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Purple string, with copper colored coil; identifies person who is baptized (tama
Purple string, with copper colored coil; identifies person who is baptized (tama
Object Number 973-42-50/11752
Display Title Purple string, with copper colored coil; identifies person who is baptized (tama
Descriptions
Object Description Purple string, with copper colored coil; identifies person who is baptized (tamagame). Designates member of Ethiopian Orthodox Vhurch, subject to fasts, ritual participation and contributions. Called "string neck Christians" after this emblem.
Inventory Description Necklace, purple cotton string cord, knotted, with copper coil bead
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Cotton string, Copper
Dimensions Overall: 41 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm (16 1/8 x 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11752

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