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11 seed necklaces of Job's tears on fiber string. Misewe
11 seed necklaces of Job's tears on fiber string. Misewe
Object Number 49-14-50/7727
Display Title 11 seed necklaces of Job's tears on fiber string. Misewe
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Misewe
Inventory Description Necklaces, round seeds, brown, on veg fiber, 3 intact, 10 frags, 37 loose bead
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Seed, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 31.5 x 0.8 x 0.9 cm (12 3/8 x 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3 intact, 10 frags, 37 loose beads
Label on object 49-14-50/7727

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