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Beads
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Title: Beads
Date: 6th century CE (?)
Geography: Senegal
Culture: Wanar
Medium: Gold
Dimensions:
(a) D. 1/8 × L. 2 1/2 in. (0.3 × 6.4 cm)
(b) D. 3/8 × L. 1/2 in. (1 × 1.3 cm)
(c) D. 1/8 × L. 3/8 in. (0.3 × 1 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Institut Fondamental d’Afrique Noire Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal (N7; Wanar 2012 Mon XX passe 2 [B’4] ; Wanar 2013 Mnt XIV N. 33)