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1930.73.9

Wristguard, carved from elephant ivory. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]

1930.73.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wristguard, carved from elephant ivory. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Wristguard, carved from elephant ivory. Roughly cylindrical in shape with curved edges and a flat base. Rectangular shaped notch cut out of the centre at one end. Many cracks present all over. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Mizoram Mizo [Lushai] Hills
Cultural groups
Kuki
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Thomas Hooper
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Elephant Tooth Ivory Animal, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 90 mm, Width: max 48 mm, Depth: max 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.73.9

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