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Object Number 27-5-70/D2926
Display Title Ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Carved hook-like ivory ornament - portion of necklace perforated, slight chipping hook edge
Inventory Description Pendant, carved ivory hook with straight upper element, perforated at middle
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 4.1 x 6.7 cm (4 13/16 x 1 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D/ 2926
Credit Line Gift of Edward Tenney
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Edward Tenney
Donor Mr. Edward Tenney (1927)

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