Accession No
E 1909.61 B
Description
Sabo. Bangle of twisted copper and iron wire, creating a spiral pattern. The bangle is flexible.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Tanzania; Bukoba District
Period
Source
Haddon, Ernest Balfour [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1909.61 B; MAA: ?AR 1911.260 A-B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; Copper; Iron
Local Term
Sabo
Measurements
60mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Provenance given on catalogue card as German East Africa.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register entry reads: '1909. 61 A and 61 B - Two flexible bangles of distinct patterns (native name: Sabo): one ?served with copper and brass wire, the other with copper and iron wire.'
Event Date 1909
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description for E 1909.61 A-B: 'Bangle of spirally twisted wire flexible - A: of copper and brass, B: of iron.'
Event Date 1909
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
Previously noted for conservation: active bronze disease, but examined by K. Williams and deemed not necessary. No active corrosion present. ?Already cleaned by M. Buckley or mistakenly identified.
Event Date 18/9/2015
Author: Rachel Hand
Description (Physical description)
Sabo. Bangle of twisted copper and iron wire, creating a spiral pattern. The bangle is flexible.
Event Date 7/4/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:296205
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