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Object Number 985-27-10/60330B
Display Title Plains ornament, probably ear pendant. Dentalium shells, glass trade beads
Descriptions
Object Description Plains ornament, probably ear pendant. Dentalium shells, glass trade beads
Inventory Description Ornament, 5 units of 2 dentalium shells separated by beads, one large red bead
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 1.1 x 1 cm (9 1/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60330B
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)

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