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Object Number
39-64-50/3509
Display Title
Miniature wooden hoe handle - belongs to series III of Witch Doctor's outfit for
Descriptions
Object Description
Miniature wooden hoe handle, belongs to series III of Witch Doctor's outfit for treating women. cf. 39-64-50/3459
Inventory Description
Carved wood object, crooked
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Ovimbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Angola
Additional Geographic Terms
Benguela Highlands
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (1 3/4 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-64-50/3509
Credit Line
Gift of the Rev. Merlin W. Ennis
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