Long strand of ostrich eggshell beads

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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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