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1971.15.1308.3

Iron bead[s] with severe corrosion damage. [LKG 10/07/2009]

1971.15.1308.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron bead[s] with severe corrosion damage. [LKG 10/07/2009]
Long description
Iron bead[s] with severe corrosion damage. It would appear that two iron beads of roughly the same proportions have bonded together as a result of corrosion. [LKG 10/07/2009]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Western Sudan Darfur
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 Iron Metal, Process Perforated, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length 11 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1308.3

Search terms: Ornament, Bead, Trade

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