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1942.13.1138.2

Copper wire, bent into an oval in shape. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]

1942.13.1138.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper wire, bent into an oval in shape. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]
Long description
Copper wire. Bent into an oval in shape, with a gap in the ring so the ends don't quite meet. Made from a thick section of wire. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Abia Arochukwu Arochuku
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Bent, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 65 mm, Length: max 82 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1138.2 Other numbers: 51

Search terms: Metallurgy, Ornament, Unidentified Object

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