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1899.12.30.3

Cowrie shell used as money. [El.B 08/04/2011]

1899.12.30.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cowrie shell used as money. [El.B 08/04/2011]
Geographical reference
Western Africa
Africa > Western Africa
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.12.30.3

Search terms: Animalia, Currency, Shell, Token

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