Accession No
Z 14136 C
Description
Igba aka nuku. Small bracelet of twisted iron with clasp.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; [South Nigeria]; Anambra State; Awgbu [Obu]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 14136 C; 281 (Thomas Collection 2nd Catalogue Number); T10 1464; 1464 c [written on left side of Thomas Collection label]
Cultural Affliation
Igbo
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
igba aka nuku
Measurements
68mm
Events
Context (Auction / Sale)
Annual Report for 1910 records that the N.W. Thomas Collection was purchased with a donation from Professor Bevan.
Event Date 23/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
4 bracelets of twisted iron
A, C, and D - bracelets of twisted iron with clasp
B - A bracelet of twisted iron with incipient socket for bell
Event Date 23/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Labels & Markings)
Old label notes: "Igba Area"
Event Date 21/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
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: Katrina Dring
Description (Labels & Markings)
The accession number is marked on the object.
Event Date 22/12/2021
Author: Benjamina Dadzie
FM:287064
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