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clappers

Curved clapper in the form of right hand and forearm: there is a slight depression between each of the digits. The end of the thumb on is separated from the fingers. Six incised lines on the wrists represent a bracelet. There are four roundel ornaments above the bracelet and fifteen on the forearm of each clapper. The curved forearm is straight-ended. The end has been mended.

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