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1912.35.4

Charm pendant of hair and cowries hung from quiver. [DCF Court Team 31/1/2003]

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1912.35.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Charm pendant of hair and cowries hung from quiver. [DCF Court Team 31/1/2003]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Gold Coast Zovaragu
Cultural groups
Phra Phra
Person
Field collector C. Henry
PRM source C. Henry
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Hair, Material Textile, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Brass Metal, Process Woven
Dimensions
Width: max 50 mm, Length: max 492 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.35.4
Research and responses

This object was examined by Fiona Savage (Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA). The visit took place 30/09/2015. [NC 14/12/2015]

Search terms: Ornament, Religion, Archery Weapon, Pendant, Amulet, Religious Object, Quiver