Conus Shell Earring
2013.05.1759
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Conus Shell Earring (2013.05.1759) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | N/A |
Culture | Kamba? |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 4.57 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .22 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | .2 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Animal--Invertebrate--Shell--Conus, Animal--Shell |
Manufacturing Processes | N/A |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Harding, J.R. "Conus Shell Disc Ornaments (Vibangwa) in Africa." The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 91 (1). Jan.-June 1961, pp. 52-66. Hatchell, G. W. 19. "Vibangwa-A Form of Insignia Used in the Eastern Hinterland of Lake Tanganyika." Man, vol. 28. Feb, 1928. Pp. 27-30. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Lynn and Michael Noel Collection |
Reproduction | N/A |
Reproduction Information | N/A |