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Object Number 993-29-50/12315
Display Title Glass beads
Descriptions
Object Description One strand of irregular sized beads of blue glass.
Inventory Description Beads, blue glass, tubular, different sizes, strung on cotton cord
Classification
  • Bead
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ewe
  • Akan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ghana
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm (1/4 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1 strand
Label on object 993-29-50/12315
Provenance
Collector Dr. Gladys Freedman (7/8/1978 - 10/12/1993)
Donor Dr. Gladys Freedman (7/8/1978 - 10/12/1993)

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