Accession No
1929.437.8
Description
Copper alloy cross with attachment loop at top. Each quarter of the cross twists into a central point; decorated with semicircular punchmarks. Worn by girls and young women.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; ?Adis Ababa; ?Harar
Period
Source
Unwin, Joseph Daniel (Dr) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1929.437.8
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass
Local Term
Measurements
40mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Catalogue card notes: 'The jointed ones are all from Adis Ababa. The others were picked up on journeys near Harar and Adis Ababa.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1929.437[.1-16]: 'Sixteen crosses of brass, silver, etc. Worn by young women and girls, only Abyssinians.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1929.437[.1-16]: '16 brass, silver, and white metal crosses.'
Event Date
Author: Jazmin Hundal
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy cross with attachment loop at top. Each quarter of the cross twists into a central point; decorated with semicircular punchmarks. Worn by girls and young women.
Event Date 21/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal
FM:295714
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