Accession No
1929.437.11
Description
Silver cross with attachment loop at top. Decorated with sets of parallel lines which intersect. Green patina present on one side. 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
1929.437.11
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Silver
Local Term
Measurements
50mm
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)
Silver cross with attachment loop at top. Decorated with sets of parallel lines which intersect. Green patina present on one side. Worn by girls and young women.
Event Date 21/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal
FM:295717
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