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Necklace of shell beads and human teeth
Media Restricted
Object Number 09-1-30/74613
Display Title Necklace of shell beads and human teeth
Descriptions
Object Description Necklace of shell beads and human teeth from approximately 9 individuals.
Inventory Description Necklace of human teeth and discoidal shell and seeds beads on cotton cord.
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Raw Material
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tupí
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / France / French Guiana
Materials Tooth, Cotton, Shell, Seed
Dimensions Overall: 39.5 x 25 x 0.8 cm (15 9/16 x 9 13/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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