Accession No
Z 13713 B
Description
Nkpoukpo amawulu. A necklace threaded with dark brown, oblate seeds, interspersed with three pieces of maize husk and five pairs of cowry shells. The necklace is designed to act as a jingle, and would create noise when where the wearer danced in it.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Anambra State; Nibo
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 13713 B; 413 b [Thomas Coll. - 2nd Cat.]; 617 [Thomas Coll. label]
Cultural Affliation
Igbo; Nibo
Material
Seed; Shell; Plant; Fibre; Maize
Local Term
Nkpoukpo amawulu
Measurements
560mm
Events
Context (Display)
Previously on display in the 'Cabinet of curiosities' Case 707, drawer 7
Event Date
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 13713 A-B: 'Two necklaces of seeds and cowries worn by young men in dancing'.
Event Date 22/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring
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: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Nkpoukpo amawulu. A necklace threaded with dark brown, oblate seeds, interspersed with three pieces of maize husk and five pairs of cowry shells. The necklace is designed to act as a jingle, and would create noise when where the wearer danced in it.
Event Date 22/11/2021
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
FM:287009
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