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2001.67.17

Cowrie shell and cornelian bead strung together. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 28/6/2005]

2001.67.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cowrie shell and cornelian bead strung together. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 28/6/2005]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Nubia Dunqulah [Dongola Dunkula]
Cultural groups
Nubian
Date
Date collected
By 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921, uncertain Found unentered: 2001
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Cornelian Stone, Material Cowrie Shell, Process Strung
Dimensions
Length: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2001.67.17

Search terms: Bead, Animalia, Ornament, Religion, Shell, Amulet

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