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1971.15.1298.3

Perforated cowrie shell. [LKG 14/07/2009]

1971.15.1298.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Perforated cowrie shell. [LKG 14/07/2009]
Long description
Perforated cowrie shell. The shell is of an ochre-white hue and is perforated at one end, above the natural jaw on the opposite side. About this end there is an area of dark red-brown discolouration, mirrored on both sides. This discolouration could result from contact with the corroded metal beads on either side of the shell. [LKG 17/07/2009]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Western Sudan Darfur Uri
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 Cowrie Shell, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 21 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1298.3

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