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Strand of Trade Beads

1986.12.0008

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Artifact Identification Strand of Trade Beads   (1986.12.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Exchange Media
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Chinese? Indian?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 31.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 1.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.9 cm
Weight 69 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Glass, Textile, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Grinding, Firing, Stringing

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.

Simak, Evelyn and Carl Dreibelbis. African Beads: Jewels of a Continent. Denver, CO: Africa Direct, 2010.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Jack Harlan
Reproduction No

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