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1942.13.1083

Mirror frame connected to marriage ceremonies. Handled wooden frame of rectangular mirror, with decorative carving on both sides. The handle culminates in a round shape with a hole in the centre. [ASh [OPS move] 9/1/2017]

1942.13.1083

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mirror frame connected to marriage ceremonies. Handled wooden frame of rectangular mirror, with decorative carving on both sides. The handle culminates in a round shape with a hole in the centre. [ASh [OPS move] 9/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 33 mm, Width: max 180 mm, Length: max 480 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1083 Other numbers: 120359 A112

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Status, Toilet, Marriage, Ceremonial Object, Mirror, Toilet Article

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