Accession No
1927.34
Description
Manilla of cast brass. The end terminals feature raised bands with notched and grooved design, as well as four cast circular raised knobs which are similar in form to nails.
Place
Africa; Central Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Period
Source
Webster, William Downing [vendor]; Ridgeway, William (Professor Sir) [bequeather]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1927.34
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Brass
Local Term
Measurements
74mm x 10mm Weight 0.91kg
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Label originally stapled to the catalogue cards reads: '17.34. Congo. W. D. Webster. Ridgeway bequest.'
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Other owners)
Acquired by William Ridgeway from W. D. Webster.
Event Date
Author: rachel hand
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1927.34: 'Brass manella. Cast with decorated terminals and knobs...'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Analysed using XRF as part of the research project, 'ARCAN -Archaeology of Central African Network', by Nicolas Nikis, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellow, MacDonald Institute, University of Cambridge, 12/12/2020 and 9/12/2020
Event Date 11/12/2020
Author: rachel hand
Description (Physical description)
Brass manilla, cast with decorated terminals and knobs.
Event Date 19/5/2021
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Manilla of cast brass. The end terminals feature raised bands with notched and grooved design, as well as four cast circular raised knobs which are similar in form to nails.
Event Date 14/11/2022
Author: Jane Pettitt
FM:122140
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