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30-13-1.1

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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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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