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Necklace of 29 python vertebrae, worn by very old women. Ninga nsatu - python
Necklace of 29 python vertebrae, worn by very old women. Ninga nsatu - python
Object Number 49-14-50/8445
Display Title Necklace of 29 python vertebrae, worn by very old women. Ninga nsatu - python
Descriptions
Inventory Description Necklace, animal vertebrae strung on twisted string
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nyungwe
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique
Additional Geographic Terms Kasumbadedza; Tete, 5 miles West of
Materials Animal bone, String
Dimensions Overall: 30 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm (11 13/16 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8445

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