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2009.1.2.2

Cowrie shell. Part of the contents of a bag of divination accessories. See 2009.1.1 for the bag. [MdeA 24/02/2009]

2009.1.2.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cowrie shell. Part of the contents of a bag of divination accessories. See 2009.1.1 for the bag. [MdeA 24/02/2009]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Simon's Town [ Simonstown ]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Lesley Le Claire
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 08/01/2009
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 24 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 2009.1.2.2

Search terms: Bag, Divination Religion, Animalia, Divination Accessory, Shell