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Barra fish teeth necklace
Barra fish teeth necklace
Object Number 14-50-30/86806
Display Title Barra fish teeth necklace
Descriptions
Inventory Description Necklace, sharp faunal teeth and red glass beads on cotton string.
Classification
  • Necklace
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Wapishana
  • Arawak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Guyana
South America / British Guiana
Materials Tooth, Glass, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 34 x 7 x 0.9 cm (13 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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