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Leglets- circular strips of fibre with alternating bands of iron and brass (ndik
Leglets- circular strips of fibre with alternating bands of iron and brass (ndik
Object Number 39-39-50/3589
Display Title Leglets- circular strips of fibre with alternating bands of iron and brass (ndik
Descriptions
Indigenous Term ndiki
Object Description Leglets- circular strips of fibre with alternating bands of iron and brass (ndiki)
Inventory Description Bracelet, fiber rings, wrapped with strips of iron and brass
Classification
  • Bracelet
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Fiber, Iron, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.2 cm (4 x 4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2

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