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Object Number
971-2-50/11557B
Display Title
Divining discs; 11557a has 5 discs, 11557b has 6 discs, worn by men
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Hide discs, irregular, thicker at edges, 2 have a perforation near perimeter
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Hide
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
6
Label on object
971-2-50/11557B
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