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Tortoise shell pouch for cosmetics, bead trim on leather thong
Tortoise shell pouch for cosmetics, bead trim on leather thong
Object Number 58-43-50/10292
Display Title Tortoise shell pouch for cosmetics, bead trim on leather thong
Descriptions
Inventory Description Pouch, turtle shell, dangling white glass beads on leather straps, stuffed with
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Botswana
Africa / Namibia
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Materials Turtle shell, Glass, Leather, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 6.1 x 4.4 cm (2 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 58-43-50/10292
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition (Spring & Summer 1958)

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