Accession No
1929.441
Description
Necklace consisting of silver pendants strung on twisted strands of black silk. Pendants are gilded in gold-coloured metal, possibly copper alloy; they are square and triangular in shape. A green patina has formed on many of the pendants.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Adis Ababa
Period
Source
Unwin, Joseph Daniel (Dr) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1929.441
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Silver; ?Copper Alloy; Silk
Local Term
Measurements
160mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Silver necklace strung on silk.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Necklace is gilded in a gold coloured metal.
Event Date 2/6/2003
Author: Jazmin Hundal
Context (Field collection)
Catalogue card notes: 'Obtained from a girl in Adis Ababa.'
Event Date 17/02/2022
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Necklace consisting of silver pendants strung on twisted strands of black silk. Pendants are gilded in gold-coloured metal, possibly copper alloy; they are square and triangular in shape. A green patina has formed on many of the pendants.
Event Date 25/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal
FM:105974
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