Inabure crushing the shells

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Angelo Marcelo Vasco, Bruno Pastre Máximo
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31653697
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Abstract

Inabure crushes oyster shells using a mortar and pestle. Next to her lies a plastic bucket with the shells she will crush and a black bucket with pebbles from the mangrove that are used for glazing.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies Maritime and Coastal Archaeology Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN