Trade Bead
1969.12.0003
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Trade Bead (1969.12.0003) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Probably of SE European manufacture for use in African commerce. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Early Colonial |
| Date | 1800 – 1900 |
| Culture | North African |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 3.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 1.3 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Glass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Glassworking--Millefiori |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
|---|---|
| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Eyo, Ekpo. Nigeria and the Evolution of Money. Lagos: Central Bank of Nigeria, 1979. Pp. 45-48. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | no |
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