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Armlet of cloth, thread, etc. worn on arm when the "hand is sick". Ngirisi
Armlet of cloth, thread, etc. worn on arm when the "hand is sick". Ngirisi
Object Number 49-14-50/8487
Display Title Armlet of cloth, thread, etc. worn on arm when the "hand is sick". Ngirisi
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Ngirisi
Inventory Description Ornament, cylinder of hard woven cotton string, wrapped and tied to fabric ring
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Lambia
  • Nyungwe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique
Additional Geographic Terms Kasumbadedza; Tete, 5 miles West of
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm (4 3/4 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8487

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