Cowrie-covered case and lid- extremely sacred and secret object protected by oath

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Object Number 37-77-50/2909

Display Title Cowrie-covered case and lid- extremely sacred and secret object protected by oath

Descriptions

Object Description Cowrie-covered case and lid- extremely sacred and secret object protected by oath of death

Inventory Description Wood container, conical, w/ cowries and organic matter, metal discs and string

Classification

Container

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Mano

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Materials Wood, Organic, Cowrie, Metal, String

Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 6 x 6.1 cm (6 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 37-77-50/2909 & 65-0

Provenance

Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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