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1942.13.1150.15

Amulet? Boar's tooth, which is broken at either end. Covered in brown deposit. [ASh [OPS move] 24/3/2017]

1942.13.1150.15

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet? Boar's tooth, which is broken at either end. Covered in brown deposit. [ASh [OPS move] 24/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Southeastern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Boar Tooth Animal
Dimensions
Depth: max 23 mm, Width: max 22 mm, Length: max 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1150.15 Other numbers: 63-1932

Search terms: Animalia, Religion, Animal Part, Amulet

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