Strand of Trade Beads
1969.04.0001
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Strand of Trade Beads (1969.04.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, 19th century |
| Culture | Nigerian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 115.2 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 1.1 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 365 g |
| Measuring Remarks | D1 is the length of the necklace as one long string. D2 is the average diameter for an individual segment. |
| Materials | Glass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Glassworking--Millefiori, Cutting, Grinding |
| Munsell Color Information | Vivid Red (7.5R4/14) -ns Strong Yellow ( 2.5Y7/12) -ns Light Gray ( 5R7/0.5) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Eyo, Ekpo. Nigeria and the Evolution of Money. Lagos: Central Bank of Nigeria, 1979. Pp. 45-48. Simak, Evelyn and Carl Dreibelbis. African Beads: Jewels of a Continent. Denver, CO: Africa Direct, 2010. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |