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Orhue

These types of lime objects are pulverized to apply the lime powder to the skin. The object may also be eaten with salt in order to tone down annoyances and to improve somebody's mood. The object may also be placed at an Olokun Shrine. It was purchased at Use Market in Benin City.

These types of lime objects are pulverized to apply the lime powder to the skin. The object may also be eaten with salt in order to tone down annoyances and to improve somebody's mood. The object may also be placed at an Olokun Shrine. It was purchased at Use Market in Benin City.

Time:
2006

Object Name
Small Lime Piece

Culture
Edo

Material/technology:
Carved lime

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa

Invs.
184347