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Object Number 2000.30.23
Display Title Beads
Descriptions
Object Description Beads of various materials; debris from bead making
Inventory Description Beads, assorted, some strung, 1 metal pendant, ostrich egg, seed, glass, plastic
Classification
  • Bead
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Botswana
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert; Africa, Southern
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2 x 1.1 cm (1 3/4 x 13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1 Bag of +/- beads
Label on object 2000.30.23
Credit Line Gift of DeVore family
Provenance
Collector Irven DeVore (1964 - 12/19/00)
Donor Irven DeVore (1964 - 12/19/00)

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