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Woman's "cache-sexe" ornament made of copper and brass.
Woman's "cache-sexe" ornament made of copper and brass.
Object Number 972-39-50/11389
Display Title Woman's "cache-sexe" ornament made of copper and brass.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, brass bar with copper cutout, string of brass beads, chain extensions
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kirdi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, north
Materials Copper, Brass, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 10 x 0.7 cm (9 7/16 x 3 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 972-39-50/11389

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