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Object Number 04-19-70/63252
Display Title Charms to drive away evil spirits
Descriptions
Inventory Description Charm, bundle plant leaves, woven one end, shredded and frayed other end
Classification
  • Charm
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Plant leaf
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 19.5 x 7.4 cm (10 1/4 x 7 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63252

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