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Palmetto witch doctor's pouch with rags tied on handle
Palmetto witch doctor's pouch with rags tied on handle
Object Number 47-44-50/6194
Display Title Palmetto witch doctor's pouch with rags tied on handle
Descriptions
Object Description Palmetto witch doctor's pouch with rags tied on handle, it contains various shells, bones and animal hair.
Inventory Description Pouch, basketry, ripped at side, braided vegetable fiber strap with cloth/string
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Vegetable fiber, Cloth, String
Dimensions Overall: 11.2 x 10.5 x 7 cm (4 7/16 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6194

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