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Skin garment, cape decorated with beads and metal rings, attached band decorated
Skin garment, cape decorated with beads and metal rings, attached band decorated
Object Number 973-16-50/11520
Display Title Skin garment, cape decorated with beads and metal rings, attached band decorated
Descriptions
Indigenous Term kadi
Object Description Skin garment, cape decorated with beads and metal rings, attached band decorated with cowrie shells
Inventory Description Cape-like garment, pelt, hide strap withcowries, beaded fringe, metal ring
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Animal pelt, Glass, Cowrie, Metal, Hide, Cotton string
Dimensions Overall: 86 x 45.6 x 3.8 cm (33 7/8 x 17 15/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-16-50/11520
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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