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1942.13.1087

String of cowrie shells strung onto plant fibre cord. The shells are partially dark brown / black in colour and could possibly have been scorched on the surface. [ASh [OPS move] 23/11/2016]

1942.13.1087

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Collection type
Object
Description
String of cowrie shells strung onto plant fibre cord. The shells are partially dark brown / black in colour and could possibly have been scorched on the surface. [ASh [OPS move] 23/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell, Material Plant Fibre, Process Strung, Process Perforated, Process Tied
Dimensions
Depth: max 13 mm, Width: max 55 mm, Length: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1087 Other numbers: 120748

Search terms: Ornament

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