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Bead ornament- heavy incised brass bead and beaded object tied on piece of cloth
Bead ornament- heavy incised brass bead and beaded object tied on piece of cloth
Object Number 39-39-50/3565
Display Title Bead ornament- heavy incised brass bead and beaded object tied on piece of cloth
Descriptions
Object Description Bead ornament- heavy incised brass bead and beaded object tied on piece of cloth string (kia)
Inventory Description Ornament, large incised brass bead, on cloth string with oval beaded piece.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Brass, Glass, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm (7 5/16 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3565

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