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3 shells used only for women, they belong in witch doctor's pouch #50/6194
3 shells used only for women, they belong in witch doctor's pouch #50/6194
Object Number 47-44-50/6205
Display Title 3 shells used only for women, they belong in witch doctor's pouch #50/6194
Descriptions
Inventory Description Medicine bundle, 3 shells, slightly soiled and abraided, one with tip cut off
Classification
  • Medicine bundle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 3.3 x 2.6 cm (1 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 47-44-50/6205; 57; 4; 5

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