Necklace, cow's tail and cowrie shell

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Object Number 30-66-50/H1291

Display Title Necklace, cow's tail and cowrie shell

Descriptions

Inventory Description Necklace, fabric with applique cowrie shells, animal tail tassle,

Classification

Necklace

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Wakuongo
Wanyanambe

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Tanzania

Materials Cotton, Cowrie, Animal tail, Vegetable fiber

Dimensions Overall: 50 x 11 x 2.5 cm (19 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object H-1291

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