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Caption: A new, highly-sensitive analytical test was used to confirm the presence of blood in the coating of this animal-like artifact used in ancient Mali rituals.
Credit: Pascale Richardin, Center for Research and Restoration for the Museums of France
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Related news release: American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Nov. 28, 2007