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Embalmed claw of vulture, used by medicine man to keep off diseases
Embalmed claw of vulture, used by medicine man to keep off diseases
Object Number 36-98-50/1513
Display Title Embalmed claw of vulture, used by medicine man to keep off diseases
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, raptor talon wrapped with cotton, fiber, leather stitching, woven band
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Raptor talon Wool Leather Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 17.9 x 13 x 5.2 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-98-50/1513
Credit Line Gift of Paul Matteson, 1936

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