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1940.11.72.31

Divining accessory - thin flat piece of iron. [El.B 01/09/2011]

1940.11.72.31

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Collection type
Object
Description
Divining accessory - thin flat piece of iron. [El.B 01/09/2011]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Northern region
Cultural groups
Tallensi
Person
Field collector Meyer Fortes
PRM source Meyer Fortes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1934
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.11.72.31 Other PRM accession number: 1940.11.72ee

Search terms: Divination Religion, Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Divination Accessory, Agricultural Tool, Hoe

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