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Head rings
Object Number 13-16-30/85385.1
Display Title Head rings
Descriptions
Inventory Description Regalia, ring with small animal pelts bound on with reed
Classification
  • Regalia
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Woyawoi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / British Guiana
South America / Guyana
Materials Reed, Animal hide, Fur
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 21 x 1 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
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