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Tortoise shell compacts, each decorated with plastic beads or beads from ostrich
Tortoise shell compacts, each decorated with plastic beads or beads from ostrich
Object Number 971-2-50/11575C
Display Title Tortoise shell compacts, each decorated with plastic beads or beads from ostrich
Descriptions
Object Description Tortoise shell compacts, each decorated with plastic beads or beads from ostrich egg shells; inside stuffed with furskin. 5 shells are 2 1/2" x 2" 1 shell is 3 1/2" x 3"
Inventory Description Pouch, turtle shell, dangling white glass beads on leather straps, stuffed with
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Turtle shell, Glass, Leather, Fur
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm (2 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11575C

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