Magical horn ·  Tanzanie, Kaguru · ID: 3041899

Description

wood, animal horn, partly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of pigments, stopper in shape of a human head, plant fibre cuff, min. dam., slight traces of usage;
the horns of various animals were filled with magical substances and closed with large stoppers. They were used to cure, heal, cast spells, for divination and for exorcisms.

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