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1969.14.1.1

[1 of 5] Cowrie shells used as currency. [FC 4/9/2008]

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1969.14.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
[1 of 5] Cowrie shells used as currency. [FC 4/9/2008]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1953
Date collected
1953 ?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1969
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 27 mm, Width: max 2 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1969.14.1.1

Search terms: Currency, Token