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Object Number
971-2-50/11567
Display Title
Beaded ostrich eggshell belt worn by infant, ends are made of hide. One end ha
Descriptions
Object Description
Beaded ostrich egg shell belt worn by infant, ends are made of hide. One end has two plastic buttons. Other end has one button hole (adjustable size). 11 x 1 1/2"
Inventory Description
Belt, hide with ostrich eggshell beads, 2 button closure, 1 button hole
Classification
- Belt
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Hide, Ostrich eggshell, Sinew, Plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 30.4 x 3.1 x 0.6 cm (11 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-2-50/11567
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