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1958.11.71.4

Bush buck horn, empty on the inside but used as a medicinal vessel. [ASh [OPS move] 9/5/2017]

1958.11.71.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bush buck horn, empty on the inside but used as a medicinal vessel. [ASh [OPS move] 9/5/2017]
Long description
Bush buck horn, empty on the inside but used as a medicinal vessel. The horn is dark brown/black in colour with a twist in the body. For the other divination objects please see 1958.11.71 .1 - .71 [ASh [OPS move] 9/5/2017]
Cultural groups
Zigula
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
From 1951-1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Deer Antler Animal, Process Sawn, Process Hollowed
Dimensions
Depth: max 44 mm, Width: max 41 mm, Length: max 255 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.71.4

Search terms: Divination Religion, Bag, Vessel, Punishment and Torture, Medicine, Divination Accessory

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