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1940.12.681.6

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

1940.12.681.6

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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: 1940.12.681.6

Search terms: Bead

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