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1911.1.89

V-shaped hazel wand used by “dowsers” for waterfinding. [SM 07/01/2008]

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1911.1.89

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Collection type
Object
Description
V-shaped hazel wand used by “dowsers” for waterfinding. [SM 07/01/2008]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Edward Burnett Tylor
PRM source Edward Burnett Tylor
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
By 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1911
Materials and processes
Material Hazel Wood Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 510 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1911.1.89

Search terms: Divination Religion, Tool, Divination Accessory

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