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Rattle belt with shell pendants; the knotted end is held in open end +
Rattle belt with shell pendants; the knotted end is held in open end +
Object Number 18-12-30/F174
Display Title Rattle belt with shell pendants; the knotted end is held in open end +
Descriptions
Object Description Rattle belt with shell pendants; the knotted end is held in open end of largest shell when worn
Inventory Description Belt, cord with 11 perforated shell pendants
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Caraya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Araquaya; Goyas
Materials Shell, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 8.5 x 8 cm (8 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F174
Provenance
Owner Frederick Braun (1918)

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