Cowrie Shell Item Number: K2.99 a-l from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Twelve cowrie shells of various sizes.
Item History
- Made in West Africa, Africa
- Owned by Abi Jones before January 13, 1968
- Received from Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) on January 13, 1968
What
- Name
- Cowrie Shell
- Identification Number
- K2.99 a-l
- Type of Item
- shell
- Material
- cowrie shell
- Overall
- height 1.2 cm, width 2.8 cm, depth 1.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Abi Jones
- Received from
- Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- West Africa, Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 13, 1968
- Acquisition Date
- on January 13, 1968
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0130/0014 a-l