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Object Number 991-11-70/5708
Display Title Belt
Descriptions
Object Description Belt, dyed vegetable fiber, natural, dark brown in center, light green on outer edges.
Inventory Description Belt, woven plant fiber band, brown and blue dyed and natural design, folded
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Marshall Islands / Ralik Chain / Kwajalein Atoll
Dimensions Overall: 80 x 2.8 x 0.7 cm (31 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-11-70/5708
Provenance
Collector Dr. George R. Sumner (1947 - 10/2/1991)
Collector Mrs. George R. Sumner (1947 - 10/2/1991)
Donor Dr. George R. Sumner (1947 - 10/2/1991)
Donor Mrs. George R. Sumner (1947 - 10/2/1991)

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