Aluminium bracelet. [FC 02/09/2010]

Collection type: Object
Description: Aluminium bracelet. [FC 02/09/2010]
Long description: Aluminium bracelet. The bracelet is worked into almost circular form with a small opening. [FC 02/09/2010]
Geographical reference: Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia; Sidamo Near Sodo Kokele North West of Lake Abaya
Cultural groups: Wolaytta
Person: Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon; PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1971
Date collected: 1971
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes: Material Aluminium Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Moulded, Process Hammered, Process Recycled, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 61 mm, Length: max 69 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1973.14.24 Other numbers: W75a or W75b

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Trade, Arm Ornament

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