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Object Number
35-50-50/1376
Display Title
Divining block and cover - part of medicine man's equipment
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Unclassified miniature carved wood bench, 4 legs, notched/knobbed, conical piece
Classification
- Unclassified
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Wanyamwezi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Tanzania
/
Tanganyika
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 16.5 x 5 x 4.3 cm (6 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
35-50-50\1376 & 101-54
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