Accession No

Z 12876

Description

Mgme. Ugme. An iron hairpin formed from a long, cylindrical rod. The head of the pin has been flattened into a disc like shape and the upper body has been twisted to form spiralling grooves. The other end tapers to a point that bends upwards.

Place

Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Okpe

Period

Source

Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

Z 12876; 1556 [Thomas Coll. -1st Cat.]; 1558 [Thomas Coll. label]

Cultural Affliation

Edo; Okpe

Material

Metal; Iron

Local Term

Mgme [on card]; ugme [on Thomas label]

Measurements

5mm x 3mm x 143mm

Events

Description (Physical description)
Hair pin, iron (Mgme)
Added to catalogue card, reads: "With a twisted piece near the top"
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
Thomas Collection label accompanies object.
Event Date 15/5/2001
Author: Annie Tomkins

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria'.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Mgme. Ugme. An iron hairpin formed from a long, cylindrical rod. The head of the pin has been flattened into a disc like shape and the upper body has been twisted to form spiralling grooves. The other end tapers to a point that bends upwards.
Event Date 23/9/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins

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