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Beaded armlet
Object Number 2002.19.6
Display Title Beaded armlet
Descriptions
Object Description Armlet with multicolor beaded diamond pattern with metal zipper teeth surrounding; three beaded dangles with sections of chain and cut-aluminum circles
Inventory Description Adornment, armlet?, beaded, metal dangles, leather tie
Classification
  • Adornment
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972 or earlier
Culture
  • Masai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Materials Leather, Glass, Plant fiber, Cowhide, Copper, Aluminum, Fabric, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 15.2 x 8.4 x 1.2 cm (6 x 3 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.19.6
Credit Line Gift of Edna Homa Hunt
Provenance
Donor Edna Homa Hunt (October 21, 2002)

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