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Object Number
971-2-50/11588
Display Title
Breech clout, skin dyed; decorated with beads
Descriptions
Object Description
Breech clout, skin dyed; decorated with beads; 25.5 x 31 in. (not inc. rawhide tie and bead decorations on tie)
Inventory Description
Breechclout, hide, mulitcolored glass bead decoration, string straps
Classification
- Breechcloth
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Hide, Glass, String
Dimensions
Overall: 44 x 60 x 0.2 cm (17 5/16 x 23 5/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-2-50/11588
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