Warri-board, 1870 - 1920
Scope and Contents
Warri-board, elaborately carved in wood, probably from West Africa, in the shape of a boat resting upon a pedestal, with two rows of six circular cavities on top, and a pull-out drawer containing two fabric bags of seed counters.
Dates
- Creation: 1870 - 1920
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
slight damage.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented to the RCS by Mrs Marjorie Gibb in 1962.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2018-02-01 15:17:07+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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