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Object Number
24-24-50/B3860.2
Display Title
Ostrich shell disc beads
Descriptions
Object Description
Organic shell beads, discoidal, buff
Inventory Description
Organic, shell beads, discoidal, buff
Classification
- Bead
Department
Archaeological
Date
3411 BC-3100 BC
Culture
- Archaic Period (Africa)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Sudan
/
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/
<County>
/
<City>
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Gammai
Intrasite
Cem 600, Grave 1
Additional Geographic Terms
Nubia; Abkah, near
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.1 cm (3/16 x 3/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1 strand
Label on object
24-24-50/B3860.2
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Oric Bates
(1915-1917)
Donor
Donated by
Mrs. Oric Bates
(1924)
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