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String of beads, ostrich eggshell, approx 3300 total
String of beads, ostrich eggshell, approx 3300 total
Object Number 47-13-50/7021
Display Title String of beads, ostrich eggshell, approx 3300 total
Descriptions
Object Description String of beads, ostrich eggshell, approx 3300 total
Inventory Description Organic, ostrich egg shell beads, discoidal, mostly tan, some white, 1 black
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / Sennar / <County> / <City> / Jebel Moya
Additional Geographic Terms Sennar on Blue Nile, 20 mi. WSW of
Materials Eggshell
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (1/4 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 3 strings, approximately 3300 total
Label on object 47-13-50/7021; 100/648/3
Provenance
Collector Sir Henry S. Wellcome (1911-1914)
Donor Donated by Trustees of the Estate of the late Sir Henry Wellcome (03/14/1947)

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