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1937.34.31

Neck ornament consisting of a plain penannular ring of iron, of which the ends do not meet. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 24/6/2005]

1937.34.31

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Collection type
Object
Description
Neck ornament consisting of a plain penannular ring of iron, of which the ends do not meet. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 24/6/2005]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Kavirondo Nyanza
Cultural groups
Luo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: max 143 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.34.31
Research and responses

Examined by Gilbert Oteyo and Jeremy Coote in September 2002 as part of the British Academy funded project 'Luo Histories and Material Culture at the Pitt Rivers Museum': Worn by adults. [JC 4 9 2002]

Search terms: Ornament, Neck Ornament

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