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Ram's horn mounted in brass and brass and glass bead necklace with claws
Ram's horn mounted in brass and brass and glass bead necklace with claws
Object Number 2004.24.8409
Display Title Ram's horn mounted in brass and brass and glass bead necklace with claws
Descriptions
Object Description 1. Ram's horn mounted in brass. 2. Brass and glass bead necklace. Africa - Liberia. 1. H/1114, 2. H/996
Subject
  • Claw
  • Decorated
  • Ram
  • Ethnographic
  • Horn
  • Necklace
  • Animal
  • Glass
  • Brass
  • Bead
Department Photographic
Date 1932
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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