Omikipa Conus Shell Money Pendant

2013.05.1768

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Artifact Identification Omikipa Conus Shell Money Pendant   (2013.05.1768)
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) 6.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 2.7 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 83 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Metal--Lead, Ceramic
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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