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1947.7.083.2

Flat piece of bone with incised snake figure on one surface and perforation through the centre, possibly part of a spindle whorl or amulet.

1947.7.083.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flat piece of bone with incised snake figure on one surface and perforation through the centre, possibly part of a spindle whorl or amulet.
Date
Date collected
1882 - 1886
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1938 Donated: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Incised, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 66 mm, Width: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.7.083.2

Search terms: Figure, Textile, Animal Figure, Weaving Accessory, Spindle-whorl

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