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1931.44.5

Iron currency token, a flat, Y-shaped rod. [El.B 03/05/2011]

1931.44.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron currency token, a flat, Y-shaped rod. [El.B 03/05/2011]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue State Oturkpo
Person
Field collector Roger Meaden Downes
PRM source J. Noel Smith
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 220 mm, Length: max 364 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.44.5

Search terms: Currency, Death, Ritual and Ceremonial, Commemoration, Religion, Token, Ceremonial Object, Grave Marker, Religious Offering

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