Gbekre, Mouse Oracle or Mouse Divination Vessel Lid

"Mouse divination session. Onogobo, Aitu region, 1994. The diviner, Bela Kouassi, has just removed the tortoise-shell tray from the vessel and is interpreting the way the mouse has rearranged the batons attached to it."

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Cheri Vitez, Assistant Registrar, 8/5/2010

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Cheri Vitez, Assistant Registrar, 8/5/2010

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