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Flat, narrow arm rings of tortoise shell
Flat, narrow arm rings of tortoise shell
Object Number 18-20-70/D1151
Display Title Flat, narrow arm rings of tortoise shell
Descriptions
Object Description Flat, narrow arm rings of tortoise shell
Inventory Description Bracelet, flat rings of tortoise shell
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Bracelet
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / New Britain
Materials Tortoiseshell
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 9 x 0.5 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object D-1151 - 1 (105857-1); D-1151 - 2 (105857-2); D-1151 - 3 (105857-3); D-1151 - 4

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