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1924.36.1.1

Iron bit [.1] with long dyed leather reins [.2 ] and simple string bridle [.3]. Dyed tassel on the end.

1924.36.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron bit [.1] with long dyed leather reins [.2 ] and simple string bridle [.3]. Dyed tassel on the end.
Geographical reference
Gambia
Africa > Western Africa > Gambia
Cultural groups
Wolof
Person
Field collector Emilius Hopkinson
PRM source Emilius Hopkinson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Pigment, Material String, Process Dyed, Process Woven, Process Wound
Dimensions
Length: max 470 mm, Length: max 3000 mm, Width: max 305 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.36.1.1 Accession number: 1924.36.1.2 Accession number: 1924.36.1.3

Search terms: Animal Gear, Transport and Travel, Horse Accessory, Bit Animal Harness, Reins Animal Harness, Bridle Animal Harness

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