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1971.15.1308.5

Broken cowrie shell. [LKG 10/07/2009]

1971.15.1308.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Broken cowrie shell. [LKG 10/07/2009]
Long description
Broken cowrie shell. White shell with severe damage, only an incomplete, curving outer rim remains. [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 Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Length 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1308.5

Search terms: Ornament, Trade, Animalia, Specimen, Bead, Shell

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