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Object Number 34-91-50/752
Display Title Pair flat coiled brass breast ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, 2 flat brass coils connected by metal link chain, knotted at center
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamite?
  • Tereki?
  • Maragoli?
  • Nandi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Materials Brass, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 10 x 0.5 cm (4 x 3 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-91-50/752

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