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1952.5.93.38

Fragment of an ostrich eggshell bead. The bead is broken across the central hole. [MJD 05/08/2010]

1952.5.93.38

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fragment of an ostrich eggshell bead. The bead is broken across the central hole. [MJD 05/08/2010]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Northern Cape Province Frances Baard District Dikgatlong Hol River
Person
Field collector James Archibald Swan
PRM source James Archibald Swan
Date
Date collected
By 1952
Acquisition information
Donated: 1952
Materials and processes
Material Ostrich Eggshell Bird, Process Drilled
Dimensions
Length: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1952.5.93.38

Search terms: Bead, Vessel, Bottle

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