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1942.13.1080

Gun decoration. Consists of brass pellets strung on plaited fibre rings surrounding a fibre rope. The brass pellets form a thick cluster on the outer side with a line of three globular red beads. There is a break in the ring. [AF [OPS Move] 11/7/2017]

1942.13.1080

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gun decoration. Consists of brass pellets strung on plaited fibre rings surrounding a fibre rope. The brass pellets form a thick cluster on the outer side with a line of three globular red beads. There is a break in the ring. [AF [OPS Move] 11/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Southern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Material Rope Plant, Material Bead, Process Strung, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Depth: max 30 mm, Width: max 58 mm, Length: max 87 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1080 Other numbers: 120077 A.216

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Ornament, Firearm Accessory

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