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Cowrie-covered case and lid- extremely sacred and secret object protected by oat
Cowrie-covered case and lid- extremely sacred and secret object protected by oat
Object Number 37-77-50/2909
Display Title Cowrie-covered case and lid- extremely sacred and secret object protected by oat
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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