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Object Number 991-11-70/5699
Display Title Napkin ring
Descriptions
Object Description Napkin Ring, dyed vegetable fiber, natural/green/purple
Inventory Description Ring, basketry, natural with green and purple woven design
Classification
  • Ring
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Marshall Islands / Ralik Chain / Kwajalein Atoll
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 5.2 x 3.7 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-11-70/5699
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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