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Cone shell disks

Scope note

Use for spiral disks made from the base of cone shells and worn as ornaments or to indicate status, especially in Africa. Use also for similar disks of ceramic or glass made in imitation of these disks.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000261744

Broader Terms used

<costume accessories worn>

Equivalent Terms used

cone shell disk

Created

13yrs ago

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