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Necklace, cow's tail and cowrie shell
Necklace, cow's tail and cowrie shell
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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