Accession No

D 1988.342 A-F


Description

Set of six cowrie shells used for decoration on clothing. All have holes made in the back for sewing onto items.


Place

Africa; West Africa; Ghana; Gonja


Period


Source

Goody, Esther (Dr) [field collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

D 1988.342 A-F


Cultural Affliation

Gonja


Material

Shell


Local Term


Measurements

24mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Black and white photograph attached to rear of catalogue card
Event Date 7/6/1988
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Set of six cowrie shells used for decoration on clothing. All have holes made in the back for sewing onto items; Good; Whole
Event Date 7/6/1988
Author: maa


FM:80286

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