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Woman's shoulder ornament, worn over left shoulder and under right , the more or
Woman's shoulder ornament, worn over left shoulder and under right , the more or
Object Number 05-31-50/64985
Display Title Woman's shoulder ornament, worn over left shoulder and under right , the more or
Descriptions
Object Description Woman's shoulder ornament, worn over left shoulder and under right , the more ornamented side front
Inventory Description Ornament, 2 large woven bead rectangles joined with small rectangle, metal clasp
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Zulu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Materials Fiber, Glass, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 86 x 13.7 x 1.2 cm (33 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64985
Provenance
Collector Herman R. P. Cochran
Seller Herman R. P. Cochran (1905)

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