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1942.13.637

Unidentified chalk object. The chalk is ovoid in shape, both ends are broken off. There are longitudinal grooves across the chalk, and one of the faces are smoothed. The surface is lightly pitted. [RH [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]

1942.13.637

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Collection type
Object
Description
Unidentified chalk object. The chalk is ovoid in shape, both ends are broken off. There are longitudinal grooves across the chalk, and one of the faces are smoothed. The surface is lightly pitted. [RH [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
southeast Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Chalk Stone, Process Carved, Process Grooved
Dimensions
Diameter: max 85 mm, Length: max 224 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.637

Search terms: Specimen, Unidentified Object