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1971.15.1367

Spherical bead, possibly clay, with incised circles and perforation through its centre. [LKG 13/07/2009]

1971.15.1367

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spherical bead, possibly clay, with incised circles and perforation through its centre. [LKG 13/07/2009]
Long description
Spherical bead, possibly clay, with incised circles and perforation through its centre. The incised designs are faint due to surface erosion of the bead. The bead is a brown-grey colour but where patches have been worn away, a lighter buff surface is visible. [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 03/1935
Date collected
March 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Clay, Process Perforated, Process Incised, Process Fire-Hardened
Dimensions
Diameter 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1367

Search terms: Ornament, Bead, Trade, Medicine

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