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Object Number
98-3-50/51351
Display Title
Diviner's necklace
Descriptions
Object Description
Fetish worn around neck. Netted necklace with bundles of wood and seed pods.
The object is a neck-piece made out of strands of twisted fibers that have been knotted, forming a net which extends into a circular bundle of textiles (possibly containing plant materials). Strands of seed pods and sticks of wood are attached to a circle of cordage and a smaller bunch of textiles, also wrapped in netting, sit on top of the large netted bundle.
The textiles, pods and wooden sticks appear to be covered with a dark crusty material resembling dirt.
Identifying numbers:
A Peabody number on twill tap is sewn on to the netted fabric bundle. Two catalogue numbers appear, one in red on the wooden stick and a paper tag attached to the larger cloth bundle.
Inventory Description
Necklace, netted fiber bag and handle with cloth bag, wood and seed pod danglers
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Congo
Additional Geographic Terms
Congo River
Dimensions
Overall: 42.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 cm (16 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
98-3-50/51351
Provenance
Donor
Dr. H. K. Faulkner
(1898)
Donor
Dr. W. E. Faulkner
(1898)
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