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Long strand of ostrich eggshell beads
Object Number 56-57-50/9870
Display Title Long strand of ostrich eggshell beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Necklace, very long strand, smooth ostrich eggshell beads, tan color
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Gautscha Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Ostrich eggshell Vegetable fiber? Sinew? Pigment Resin?
Dimensions Overall: 156 x 0.4 cm (61 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-57-50/9870
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition

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