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Object Number 58-43-50/10314
Display Title 6 oracle discs of eland leather
Descriptions
Inventory Description Divining Discs, hide discs, some hair
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Botswana
Africa / Namibia
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 6 x 0.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 58-43-50/10314
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition (Spring & Summer 1958)

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