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1985.52.1651

Amulet, white tubular beads (possibly shell) strung onto plant fibre, broken into 7 pieces and 7 loose beads. [El.B 01/06/2012]

1985.52.1651

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, white tubular beads (possibly shell) strung onto plant fibre, broken into 7 pieces and 7 loose beads. [El.B 01/06/2012]
Long description
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Geographical reference
Benin
Africa > Western Africa > Benin
Cotonou
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Plant Fibre, Material Shell, Process Strung
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1651 Other numbers: 3499

Search terms: Religion, Bead, Ornament, Amulet

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