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String of beads worn by women--beads of several kinds--several quills, pieces of
String of beads worn by women--beads of several kinds--several quills, pieces of
Object Number 35-120-10/5182
Display Title String of beads worn by women--beads of several kinds--several quills, pieces of
Descriptions
Object Description String of beads worn by women--beads of several kinds--several quills, pieces of sea shell, modern trade beads; worn as decoration, especially at dances.
Inventory Description Necklace, Bone, glass, shell and quill beads, 2 triangular bone pendants
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada
Additional Geographic Terms Walker Lake
Materials Bone, Glass, Shell, Quill
Dimensions Overall: 18.6 x 2.3 x 0.7 cm (7 5/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-120-10/5182 [written on bject & on reverse of mount board]
Provenance
Collector Willard Zerbe Park (06/12/1935-08/01/1935)
Intermediary Willard Zerbe Park (12/11/1935)

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