Object Number | 30-13-1.1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Ovimbundu |
Provenience | Angola |
Date Made | Early 20th century CE |
Section | African |
Materials | Fiber |
Technique | Basketry |
Description | Medicine Man's divining tray containing 40 objects associated with his craft. Tray is of a dark wicker work woven in a regular pattern. Of the contents ".5 " and ".7" are the most important pieces in the outfit; .5 , indicates innocence; .7 , indicates guilt. a - basket |
Height | 6.3 cm |
Outside Diameter | 21.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. T. W. Woodside, 1930 |
Other Number | 30-13-1A - Original Number |
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