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1973.14.40

Twisted iron bracelet. [FC 26/08/2010]

1973.14.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Twisted iron bracelet. [FC 26/08/2010]
Long description
Twisted iron bracelet. The ends of the bracelet have been flattened and bent over backwards. [FC 26/08/2010]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Sidamo Sodo 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 Iron Metal, Process Twisted, Process Bent
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 58 mm, Length: max 62 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1973.14.40 Other numbers: W45

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