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Object Number
971-2-50/11561
Display Title
Breech clout; skin dyed red; skin has been peeled off animal in one piece; waist
Descriptions
Object Description
Breech clout; skin dyed red; skin has been peeled off animal in one piece; waist edge is embroidered with beads; two metal buckles on one end; bead decoration on front of garment; 27" x 36" (at waist)
Inventory Description
Hide, beaded fringe, multi-colored beads, buckle, beaded geometric design
Classification
- Outerwear
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Hide, Glass, Metal, Pigment, Dye
Dimensions
Overall: 68 x 90 cm (26 3/4 x 35 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-2-50/11561
Provenance
Collector
John Yellen
(04/1968-08/1970)
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