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1913.31.88

Head-stall with bit: head collar is leather covered with circular stamped decoration. Two pieces (running down and across) nose are covered with red textile. Bit has chain link and metal ring.

1913.31.88

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head-stall with bit: head collar is leather covered with circular stamped decoration. Two pieces (running down and across) nose are covered with red textile. Bit has chain link and metal ring.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Borno Maiduguri
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Textile, Process Stitched, Process Incised, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Length: max 780 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.31.88

Search terms: Animal Gear, Bridle Animal Harness, Bit Animal Harness, Horse Accessory

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