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Object Number 34-91-50/553
Display Title Necklace of aromatic , medicinal root beads
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Sindago
Object Description Necklace of aromatic root beads strung on thin, twisted fiber cord. Peabody number is written on the 8th bead
Inventory Description Necklace, root beads, tubular and/or cylindrical, w/ knot holes, veg fiber stri
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tereki
  • Maragoli
  • Hamite
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Additional Geographic Terms Kaimosi; Kakamega
Dimensions Overall: 71 x 1.5 x 1 cm (27 15/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-91-50/553
Provenance
Collector Dr. Arthur K. Loveridge (1933-34 - 1934)

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