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Hair rope, twisted, thicker at center, knotted fringe, buff and brown hair
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.1.129
Display Title Hair rope, twisted, thicker at center, knotted fringe, buff and brown hair
Descriptions
Object Description Hair rope, twisted, thicker at center, knotted fringe, buff and brown hair
Inventory Description Hair rope, twisted, thicker at center, knotted fringe, buff and brown hair
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Materials Human hair
Dimensions Overall: 39 x 30.6 x 4.4 cm (15 3/8 x 12 1/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2004.1.129

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