Wood fragment. [ASh [OPS move] 3/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Wood fragment. [ASh [OPS move] 3/5/2017]
Long description: Wood fragment, which has been bent in two places to create a triangular shape. 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] 3/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of; Pangani
Cultural groups: Zigula
Person: Field collector Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner; PRM source Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1958
Date collected: From 1951-1958
Acquisition information: Donated: 1958
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Process Bent
Dimensions: Depth: max 30 mm, Width: max 114 mm, Length: max 205 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.70.50

Search terms: Divination Religion, Bag, Divination Accessory

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