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1913.31.29

Archer’s thumb-ring, made from metal. The thumb-ring has been incised with a cross-hatch pattern. There is a section of leather wound around one part of the thumb-ring. [SB [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]

1913.31.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Archer’s thumb-ring, made from metal. The thumb-ring has been incised with a cross-hatch pattern. There is a section of leather wound around one part of the thumb-ring. [SB [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Yola
Cultural groups
Verre
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised, Process Wound
Dimensions
Height: max 6 mm, Diameter: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.31.29

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Thumb Ring, Archery Accessory