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Beaded ostrich eggshell headbands: a) 10 in. diameter; b) 10.5 dia. c) 11 dia.
Beaded ostrich eggshell headbands: a) 10 in. diameter; b) 10.5 dia. c) 11 dia.
Object Number 971-2-50/11568A
Display Title Beaded ostrich eggshell headbands: a) 10 in. diameter; b) 10.5 dia. c) 11 dia.
Descriptions
Object Description Beaded ostrich egg shell headbands: a) 10 in. diameter; b) 10.5 dia. c) 11 dia. worn by women
Inventory Description Ornament, egg shell bead strung on vegetable fiber cord, small dangling portion
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Eggshell bead, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (10 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11568.A

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