Earring

2012.10.0313A

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Artifact Identification Earring   (2012.10.0313A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Adornment
  4. :
  5. Body Adornments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1950 - 1999
Culture Fulani, Peul

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 5.47 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.76 cm
Dimension 3 (Length) 2.1 cm
Weight 48 g
Measuring Remarks Third Largest Dimension measures the length of the appendage.
Materials Metal, Wax, Textile
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

"Unable to locate for wax-base pieces" Comparables done by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Art on October 1, 2012.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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