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String of beads worn about the neck by women; also used as money
String of beads worn about the neck by women; also used as money
Object Number 35-120-10/5194
Display Title String of beads worn about the neck by women; also used as money
Descriptions
Object Description String of beads worn about the neck by women; they were also used as money, especially to pay shamans for doctoring.
Inventory Description Necklace, glass, groiund stone and shell beads, abalone pendant, chipped
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada
Additional Geographic Terms Pyramid Lake
Materials Glass, Shell, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 3.3 x 0.2 cm (14 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-120-10/5194; [35-120-10/5194 & 80 cm. written on mount board]
Provenance
Collector Willard Zerbe Park (06/12/1935-08/01/1935)
Intermediary Willard Zerbe Park (12/11/1935)

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