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Charm of two crocodile teeth sewn in a scrap of khaki
Charm of two crocodile teeth sewn in a scrap of khaki
Object Number 49-14-50/8441
Display Title Charm of two crocodile teeth sewn in a scrap of khaki
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, cotton string woven around ovate object\2 animal teeth, cowrie shell
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Lambia
  • Chikunda
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Fort Herald
Materials Animal tooth, Cotton string
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 7.5 x 2.1 cm (4 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8441

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