book chapter

Report on cowry shells

archaeology of Benin : excavations and other researches in and around Benin City, NigeriaOxford • Published In 1975 • Pages: 218-220

By: McMillan, Nora F. (Nora Fisher).

Abstract
This is a brief description of cowry shells from the Benin Museum site.
Subjects
Fauna
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Jewelry manufacture
Bone, horn, and shell technology
tradition
West African Regional Development
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2022
Field Date
Not Applicable
Coverage Date
1305 AD
Coverage Place
Benin Museum site, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Notes
By Nora F. McMillan
LCCN
76361982
LCSH
West African Regional Development