Pair of Conus Shell Earrings
2013.05.1763B
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Pair of Conus Shell Earrings (2013.05.1763B) |
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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) | 3.25 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 4.41 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 |