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Object Number 58-43-50/10344
Display Title Baby's apron of ostrich beads on sinew cords with leather thongs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Apron, loops of discoidal ostrich shell beads attached to leather thong
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Africa / Botswana
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Dimensions Overall: 59 x 8 x 0.4 cm (23 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10344
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition (Spring & Summer 1958)

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