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Shilele

Divination Oracle

Shilele, 1900-1932

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Divination Oracle

Shilele

Divination Oracle

Shilele

Divination Oracle

Shilele, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, encrustation, 2 15/16 × 14 3/8 × 1 3/4 in. (7.5 × 36.5 × 4.5 cm.)
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 1995.146
human head at one end
Ex coll: James Willis, San Francisco

Inscribed: Orange sticker, '473'

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Shilele

2000–2000

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