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1971.15.621.1

Two agate barrel beads: one is banded white and grey [.1] , the other is banded shades of brown [.2]. Strung together by the collector. [SM 10/11/2010]

1971.15.621.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Two agate barrel beads: one is banded white and grey [.1] , the other is banded shades of brown [.2]. Strung together by the collector. [SM 10/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Northern Darfur El Fasher
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 08/1934
Date collected
August 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Agate Stone, Material String, Process Perforated, Process Strung, Process Ground, Process Polished
Dimensions
Width: max 14 mm, Length: max 19 mm, Length x Width: max 10 x 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.621.1 Accession number: 1971.15.621.2

Search terms: Ornament, Bead, Trade

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