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Double charm worn by women upon temples "umutakko"
Double charm worn by women upon temples "umutakko"
Object Number 21-24-50/B2345
Display Title Double charm worn by women upon temples "umutakko"
Descriptions
Object Description Double charm worn by women upon temples "umutakko" fastened by fillet +
Inventory Description Ornament, 2 white bead covered rods, 1 end flared, vegetable fiber loop, knotted
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batutsi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda
Additional Geographic Terms German Ruanda; Belgian Mandate
Materials Glass, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 25.3 x 7.1 x 1.3 cm (9 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 21-24-50/B-2345

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