- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Two strings of shell disc beads. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/7/2005]
- Cultural groups
- Gonja
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1965
- Date collected
- By 1965
- Acquisition information
- Purchased: 1965
- Materials and processes
- Material Ostrich Eggshell Bird, Process Perforated
- Dimensions
- Length: max 85 mm, Length: max 30 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1965.5.37.1B Accession number: 1965.5.37.2B
Search terms: Bead
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