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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