Accession No
Z 11813
Description
Baby's bracelet. 40 conical metal beads, possibly tinned copper alloy or iron, said to be shaped like miniature axe heads. Strung on a length of cotton.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Agbede
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 11813; 2382 A [Thomas Coll. - 1st Cat.]; T.10 1180
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Aviele
Material
Metal; ?Copper Alloy; ?Iron; ?Tin; Fibre; Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
45mm x 8mm x 45mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Baby's bracelet, a chain of miniature axe-heads of white metal'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Baby's bracelet. 40 conical metal beads, possibly tinned copper alloy or iron, said to be shaped like miniature axe heads. Strung on a length of cotton.
Event Date 12/10/2021
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:123495
Images (Click to view full size):
