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1952.5.93.39

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

1952.5.93.39

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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 9 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1952.5.93.39

Search terms: Bead, Vessel, Bottle

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