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Object Number
66-36-50/10858
Display Title
Pubic cover, hide and decorated with shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Apron, hide, traingular, discoidal shell bead trim attached w/ twisted veg fibe
Classification
- Apron
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Turkana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms
Lothagam; Lodwar, ca. 30 mi S of; Lake Ru, ca. 7 mi from the west shore of
Materials
Hide, Shell, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 21.2 x 5 cm (9 13/16 x 8 3/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
66-36-50/10858
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