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One handa, copper shaped and used as money, of a reddish color
One handa, copper shaped and used as money, of a reddish color
Object Number 46-78-50/6042
Display Title One handa, copper shaped and used as money, of a reddish color
Descriptions
Inventory Description Exchange medium, copper handa, x shaped, red and green pigment
Classification
  • Exchange medium
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 24.9 x 24.4 x 1.2 cm (9 13/16 x 9 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6042
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (04/12/1901)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (4/12/1901 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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