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Object Number
56-57-50/9863
Display Title
Modesty Apron worn by girl - made from ostrich egg shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Apron, ostrich egg discoidal beads, tortoise shell bead fringe, leather thong
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Africa, Southwest: Nyae Nyae Region; Africa and Bechuana land, near border of SW
Dimensions
Overall: 22.5 x 19 x 1 cm (8 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
56-57-50/9863
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition
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