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1940.12.681.2

One of twentynine ostrich eggshell disc beads, strung to keep them together. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 19/7/2005]

1940.12.681.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: One of twentynine ostrich eggshell disc beads, strung to keep them together. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 19/7/2005]
Geographical reference: South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa; Cape Province Hofmeyr
Cultural groups: Khoe-San
Person: Field collector Charles Gabriel Seligman; Field collector Brenda Zara Seligman; PRM source Charles Gabriel Seligman; PRM source Brenda Zara Seligman
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1940
Date collected: By 1940
Acquisition information: Donated: 1940
Materials and processes: Material Bead, Material Ostrich Eggshell Bird, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Diameter: max 10 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1940.12.681.2

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