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1958.11.70.10

Lobster claw tip, containing medicine. [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]

1958.11.70.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lobster claw tip, containing medicine. [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]
Long description
Lobster claw tip, containing medicine. The tip of the claw is broken. Cream in colour with a stopper of cotton inserted into the top of the claw. This object was found in a bag that was used by a 'sorcerer' and contained numerous associated objects - see records 1958.11.70 .1 - .64 [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]
Cultural groups
Zigula
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
From 1951-1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Crustacean-Shell Animal, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Hollowed, Process Plugged
Dimensions
Depth: max 25 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 45 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.70.10

Search terms: Divination Religion, Bag, Vessel, Medicine, Divination Accessory

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