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1971.15.1299.1

Milky coloured tapering barrel bead, possibly made of chalcedony. [LKG 13/07/2009]

1971.15.1299.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Milky coloured tapering barrel bead, possibly made of chalcedony. [LKG 13/07/2009]
Long description
Milky coloured tapering barrel bead, possibly made of chalcedony. The bead is perforated through the middle and close to its widest end has a dark red-brown marking. [LKG 13/07/2009]
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 Bead, Material Chalcedony Stone, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width 12 mm, Length 31 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1299.1

Search terms: Ornament, Bead, Trade, Death, Religion, Grave Good

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