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Pair of ear rings, worn by men
Pair of ear rings, worn by men
Object Number 20-9-10/87531
Display Title Pair of ear rings, worn by men
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of ear rings, worn by men; arranged in a red, white and blue sequence, these earrings of bead and dentalium shell have a fringe made from blanket fabric.
Inventory Description Earring pair, Dentalia shell and glass beads on suede thong and red yarn
Classification
  • Earring
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tlingit?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Glass, Glass, Dentalium, Fabric
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 4.8 x 0.6 cm (6 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 20-9-10/87531
Provenance
Collector Henry Moses (?)
Donor Mrs. W. Scott Fitz (1920)

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