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1913.42.6

Ostrich eggshell bead. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/7/2005]

1913.42.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ostrich eggshell bead. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/7/2005]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Northern Cape Province Griqualand West
Cultural groups
Khoe-San
Person
Field collector Edward Armour
PRM source Edward Armour
Date
Date collected
By 1913
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Ostrich Eggshell Bird
Dimensions
Diameter: max 5 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.42.6

Search terms: Bead, Religion, Death, Grave Good

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