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Ostrich egg shell, modern N. Sudan traded all through desert, even to the coast;
Ostrich egg shell, modern N. Sudan traded all through desert, even to the coast;
Object Number 53-14-50/9651
Display Title Ostrich egg shell, modern N. Sudan traded all through desert, even to the coast;
Descriptions
Object Description Ostrich egg shell, modern N. Sudan traded all through desert, even to the coast; fertility charm
Inventory Description Modified ostrich egg, polished w/ woven and dyed leather bands, fringe and loop
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan
Africa / Algeria
Materials Leather, Ostrich eggshell, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 16.8 x 13.6 x 13.6 cm (6 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-14-50/9651

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