Strand of Trade Beads

1971.13.0007

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Strand of Trade Beads   (1971.13.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1940–1970
Culture Malian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 85.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 1.0 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 305 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Glass, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Glassworking, Stringing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description 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

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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