Artifact Record Details
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Basic Information |
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| Artifact Identification | Baule Scepter with Amulet Box (1990.10.0002) | |
| Classification | Communications Artifacts : Personal Symbol : Scepter | |
| Visual Description | None | |
| Artist/Maker | None | |
| Geographic Location | Africa, Côte d'Ivoire | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, 19th – 20th c. CE | |
| Culture | Baule | |
| Locality/Archaeological Site | ||
Physical Analysis |
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| Dimension 1 (Length) | 64.0 cm | |
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 20.5 cm | |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 17.0 cm | |
| Weight | 5802 g | |
| Measuring Remarks | None | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carving, Hollowing, Incising | |
| Munsell Color Information | Strong Yellowish Brown (10 YR 4/8) -ns | |
Research Remarks |
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| Published Description | See old label for information. | |
| Scholarly Notes | 3/6/2008: "DIVINERS AND HEALERS: The diviner and the healer are separate roles, though one individual may fill both in some communities. The diviner is consulted to find the cause, and sometimes the cure, for an individual's problems, whether illness, infertility, concern for the future of a new child, or questions about dreams which may portend some unknown future. (7) Scepter with an amulet container at the base. 90.10.115, 34, 4, 119-120, 7, 121, 123, 6, 133-135, 12-13. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Albert Carozzi. " - Unknown Name, Unknown Date. | |
| Comparanda | N/A | |
| Bibliography | N/A | |
Artifact History |
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| Archaeological Data | N/A | |
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi | |
| Reproduction | no | |
| Reproduction Information | N/A | |