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1971.15.1299.6

White tubular bead. [LKG 13/07/2009]

1971.15.1299.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
White tubular bead. [LKG 13/07/2009]
Long description
White tubular bead, with roughly carved form. Perforated through the middle. This bead is the largest white bead of the six made from the same material in the set of 11. [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, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1299.6

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

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