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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameCamel's Collar
Camel Neck Ornament
Object NumberABDUA:39242
Other NumberH249+8D
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionCamel's neck collar in white linen, bound in red woollen cloth, white cord and black horse(?) hair. The thick collar features bands of the three colours, and three pom-poms of the red felted cloth and black hair, one on each end of the collar, and one in the centre. The ends of the collar are tied together with twisted vegetable fibre cord.
DimensionsL: 520 x Th (collar band): 25mm
MaterialsCloth, cord, animal hair, vegetable fibre.
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
MakerUnknown
Place KeyAfrica, East Africa, Sudan, Northeast Sudan, Suakin, Tamai.
Inscription ContentOgston catalogeue entry reads 'Camels neck-collar ornamented with red cloth, white cord and brown camels hair. From Tamai. From the Soudan Campaign of 1885'.
Publication NoteOgston:Vol II Vol 2 p22 Item 3
Aquisition SourceOgston, Prof Sir A.
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