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Ankle rattles of Snake Society dancers (pair) - made of shells of bean-like pod
Ankle rattles of Snake Society dancers (pair) - made of shells of bean-like pod
Object Number 37-77-50/2712
Display Title Ankle rattles of Snake Society dancers (pair) - made of shells of bean-like pod
Descriptions
Object Description Ankle rattles of snake society dancers (pair) - made of shells of +
Inventory Description Anklet, woven fiber band with fiber cords and hanging seed pods
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Anklet
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ge
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Vegetable fiber, Seed pod
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm (9 1/16 x 4 1/2 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-77-50/2712
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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