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1958.11.70.39

Matchbox, exterior section [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]

1958.11.70.39

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Collection type
Object
Description
Matchbox, exterior section [ASh [OPS move] 28/4/2017]
Long description
Matchbox, exterior section [for the interior section see 1958.11.70 .40]. Rectangular cardboard covered with purple paper and a red and black label glued to the upper surface. The exterior is labelled with 'THREE STARS SAFETY MATCHES'. They are made by JÖNKÖPING Vulcan Co. in Sweden. 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 Cardboard Paper Plant, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Glued, Process Printed
Dimensions
Depth: max 16 mm, Width: max 37 mm, Length: max 52 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.70.39

Search terms: Divination Religion, Bag, Box, Divination Accessory

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