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1942.13.1104

Neck ornament of ovoid yellowish orange semi translucent stone beads. [MJD (Verve) 6/12/2016]

1942.13.1104

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Collection type
Object
Description
Neck ornament of ovoid yellowish orange semi translucent stone beads. [MJD (Verve) 6/12/2016]
Long description
Neck ornament of ovoid yellowish orange semi translucent beads, possibly agate. The beads are strung on cotton yarn. [MJD (Verve) 6/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
southeastern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1934
Date collected
?1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Stone, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Agate Stone, Process Strung, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 9 mm, Width: max 39 mm, Length: max 356 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1104 Other numbers: 5

Search terms: Ornament, Neck Ornament