Strand of Trade Beads
1971.08.0009
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Strand of Trade Beads (1971.08.0009) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, 20th century |
| Culture | Ghanaian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 77.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 0.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 81 g |
| Measuring Remarks | D1 is the entire length of the necklace were it to be unattached at one point and laid out straight. D2 is the diameter of a single segment. |
| Materials | Glass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Grinding, Firing |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Gray (10R8.5/0.5) -ns Dark Red ( 5R3/6) -ns Dark Blue ( 10B2/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Eyo, Ekpo. Nigeria and the Evolution of Money. Lagos: Central Bank of Nigeria, 1979. Pp. 45-48. Simak, Evelyn and Carl Dreibelbis. African Beads: Jewels of a Continent. Denver, CO: Africa Direct, 2010. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |