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1971.15.489.1

String of two carnelian beads, octagonal tapering cylinders. Strung by the donor. [El.B 04/07/2011]

1971.15.489.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
String of two carnelian beads, octagonal tapering cylinders. Strung by the donor. [El.B 04/07/2011]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Northern Darfur El Fasher [Kano] [Gujerat Cambay]
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 11/1934
Date collected
November 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Cornelian Stone, Process Perforated, Process Strung
Dimensions
Length: max 77 mm, Length: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.489.1 Accession number: 1971.15.489.2

Search terms: Bead, Ornament, Trade

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