Divining leaves

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Object Number 21-28-50/B2822

Display Title Divining leaves

Descriptions

Object Description Divining leaves, used when divining by big bird spider; placed on ground. Spider moves which gives interpretation

Inventory Description Charm, leaves, perforated and decaorated with long twigs/feathers, some pigment

Classification

Charm

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Basa
Basa

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Gabon
Africa / Cameroon

Additional Geographic Terms West Africa

Materials Leaf, Twig, Feather

Dimensions Overall: 17.3 x 3 x 0.5 cm (6 13/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

Quantity 28

Label on object B / 2822

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