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Tortoise shell ornament with ostrich eggshell decoration - worn by women; conta
Image Not Available for Tortoise shell ornament with ostrich eggshell decoration - worn by women; conta
Object Number 56-57-50/9866
Display Title Tortoise shell ornament with ostrich eggshell decoration - worn by women; conta
Descriptions
Object Description Tortoise shell ornament with ostrich egg shell decoration - worn by women; containing powder used for dusting selves
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Nyae Nyae Region; Africa and Bechuana land, near border of SW
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition

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