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Miao money basket and 'Devil…
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Sydney
Date:
25-Aug-2024
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Description:
Miao money basket and 'Devil Worship' wooden objects, the tag attached to woven money basket reads 'A black Miao Aboriginal business man?s money basket,' and the tag attached to a piece of wood read 'A black Miao?s imitation coffin such as was actually used in devil-worship to deceive the devil,' finally, the tag attached to two pointed wooden sticks reads 'Two sticks used in black Miao devil worship to divine 'Good luck' of the worshipper. This specimen was actually used in worship.? dimensions of basket 22 cm x 16 cm x 7.5 cm (3)
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Unclassified