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1913.31.70

Brass pin for dividing the hair; pointed at one end with two spirals at the other end. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 1/2/2006]


1913.31.70

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass pin for dividing the hair; pointed at one end with two spirals at the other end. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 1/2/2006]
Geographical reference
Borno Maiduguri
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Hammered, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 56 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.31.70

Search terms: Ornament, Tool, Hair Ornament, Pin