Skip to main content
Necklace of white, black, rose and blue beads and black elephant's hair
Necklace of white, black, rose and blue beads and black elephant's hair
Object Number 46-78-70/2336
Display Title Necklace of white, black, rose and blue beads and black elephant's hair
Descriptions
Object Description Necklace of white, black, rose and blue beads and black elephant's hair
Inventory Description Necklace, open ended, blue, pink, white and black beaded strands at center, beads strung on fiber, small conical brass ornament at center of beads, long extensions of dark hair at either end, hair wrapped with thin brass wire at connection with beads, beaded tassels at top of hair, hair strung through tassels, small rattan ring at brass section of one hair extension
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Elephant hair , Glass beads , Copper alloy , Rattan , Fiber , Wire
Dimensions Overall (extended): 189 × 9 × 4 cm (74 7/16 × 3 9/16 × 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2336
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Whip handle, spanish type
13-9-70/85286 Whip handle, spanish type
Whip
Mindanao
Hairs from elephant's tail
98-3-50/51298 Hairs from elephant's tail
Necklace
Africa
Bracelet, elephant's tail hair and ivory
30-65-50/H1238 Bracelet, elephant's tail hair and ivory
Bracelet
Congo
Betel nut bag
16-55-70/D644 Betel nut bag
Bag
Mindanao
Man's ear ornaments
19-43-70/D1291 Man's ear ornaments
Ornament
Borneo
Borneo
Necklace
04-19-70/63338 Necklace
Necklace
Borneo
Borneo
Blackfoot hair ornament. Braided horsehair w/ leather, beads, and metal ring.
985-27-10/60478 Blackfoot hair ornament. Braided horsehair w/ leather, beads, and metal ring.
Ornament
United States
Camel, buffalo or oxen necklaces of blue beads (to keep off the +
55-26-60/10479.1 Camel, buffalo or oxen necklaces of blue beads (to keep off the +
Bell
Mastung
Cheyenne hair pipe necklace. 4 strands of hair pipes, separated by brass beads
985-27-10/59538 Cheyenne hair pipe necklace. 4 strands of hair pipes, separated by brass beads
Necklace
United States
Blackfoot horned headdress. 2 cloth-covered horns, tacks, bells, ribbon
985-27-10/60196 Blackfoot horned headdress. 2 cloth-covered horns, tacks, bells, ribbon
Headdress
United States
Comb
16-55-70/D632 Comb
Comb
Mindanao
Bracelets, elephant's tail hair
30-65-50/H1237 Bracelets, elephant's tail hair
Bracelet
Congo