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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
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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