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1971.15.1153

Waist band of black disc beads. [LKG 21/07/2009]

1971.15.1153

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Collection type
Object
Description
Waist band of black disc beads. [LKG 21/07/2009]
Long description
Waist band of black disc beads. The beads appear to be of roughly equal proportions although there is some variation in their size. The discs have a smooth surface texture allowing a for a light sheen. The beads are threaded onto a string of woollen-type which has been twisted and knotted together at one end. [LKG 21/07/2009]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Darfur El Fasher Southern Nigeria
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Plant Fruit, Material String, Process Perforated, Process Strung, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter: max 7 mm, Length 458 mm doubled
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1153

Search terms: Ornament, Bead, Trade, Status, Waist Ornament