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1912.89.178

Cowrie shell

1912.89.178

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cowrie shell
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
[Nubia] Faras
Cultural groups
Nubian
Date / Period
Date made: 1-300
Date collected
1911- 1912
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 8 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.89.178 Other numbers: 1912.ß.451

Search terms: Animalia, Death, Religion, Shell, Grave Good

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