Omikipa Conus Shell Money Pendant with Lead

2013.05.1760

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Artifact Identification Omikipa Conus Shell Money Pendant with Lead   (2013.05.1760)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture N/A
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 5.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 1.5 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 54 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Animal--Invertebrate--Shell--Conus, Metal--Lead
Manufacturing Processes N/A

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description 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

Credit Line/Dedication Lynn and Michael Noel Collection
Reproduction N/A

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