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Head band
Object Number 38-48-70/900
Display Title Head band
Descriptions
Inventory Description Headband, conical segmented brown floral remains on twisted wool thread
Classification
  • Headband
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii / Hawaii County
Materials Floral material, Wool thread, Palm leaf
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm (6 7/8 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-48-70/900
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Iretta Hight Retan (1890 ca. - May 16, 1938)
Donor Mrs. Iretta Hight Retan (1890 ca. - May 16, 1938)

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