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Object Number
32-49-50/65.1
Display Title
War charm worn by the chief Zo
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Necklace, aluminum link chain, 2 curved ridged charms, cowries/resin, flat pins
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Mende
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
/
<State>
/
<County>
/
Ganta
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Resin, Cowrie
Dimensions
Overall: 36.1 x 13.5 x 2.7 cm (14 3/16 x 5 5/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
32-49-50/65/ [green dot]
Provenance
Collector
Dr. George W. Harley
(1932)
Seller
Dr. George W. Harley
(1932)
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