Divining discs; 11557a has 5 discs, 11557b has 6 discs, worn by men

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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

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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	2001.29.3104	Oracle Discs: Five oracle discs on a kaross		Nyae Nyae Conservancy

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