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1954.5.178

Brass bit with decorated cheek-pieces and rings on twisted iron chains.

1954.5.178

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass bit with decorated cheek-pieces and rings on twisted iron chains.
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Darfur El Fasher
Cultural groups
Tama
Tuareg Berber
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Iron Metal, Process Perforated, Process Incised, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 245 mm without chains, Length: max 355 mm chain
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.5.178 Other numbers: 37D.236B

Search terms: Animal Gear, Trade, Bit Animal Harness

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