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Phial containing termites, used ceremonially
Phial containing termites, used ceremonially
Object Number 39-32-50/3410
Display Title Phial containing termites, used ceremonially
Descriptions
Inventory Description Termites, with vegetable matter and dirt (?), sealed in brown glass vial
Classification
  • Insect
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa; Sakbayeme; Edea
Materials Termite, Vegetable fiber, Soil
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm (3 1/8 x 1 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1 vial
Label on object 39-32-50/3410

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