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1930.43.132

Potter's tool: mussel shell. [L.Ph 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/10/2004]

1930.43.132

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Collection type
Object
Description
Potter's tool: mussel shell. [L.Ph 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 21/10/2004]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
July - September 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Mussel Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 104 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.43.132

Search terms: Pottery, Tool, Potter's Tool

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