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1945.12.80B

Archer's thumb ring, made of iron. The thumb ring consists of a spike extending from one side. [SB [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]

1945.12.80B

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Collection type
Object
Description
Archer's thumb ring, made of iron. The thumb ring consists of a spike extending from one side. [SB [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Person
Field collector S.C. Sinclair
Field collector George Evelyn Sinclair
PRM source S.C. Sinclair
PRM source George Evelyn Sinclair
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1945
Date collected
By 1945
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1945
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 75 mm, Diameter: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1945.12.80B

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Ornament, Archery Accessory, Thumb Ring