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Men's head ornament, 2 reddish brown switches of gnu hair attached to circular p
Media Restricted
Object Number 39-39-50/3542
Display Title Men's head ornament, 2 reddish brown switches of gnu hair attached to circular p
Descriptions
Object Description Men's head ornament, 2 reddish brown switches of gnu hair attached to circular piece of fibre ("njule")
Inventory Description Ornament, hair rosettes on twisted veg fiber loops, on metal ring, veg fiber l
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Shaft, modified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 16.2 x 7 cm (4 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3542

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