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Collar of cowries, coins, and bells, possibly being worn by a woman, with people in the background
Collar of cowries, coins, and bells, possibly being worn by a woman, with people in the background
Object Number 48-1-60/16291.1.13
Display Title Collar of cowries, coins, and bells, possibly being worn by a woman, with people in the background
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: China: S.E. Kweichow / 48-1 / Photos by I. de Beauclair / Baibang Miao. Old lady's collar, a separate piece composed of chains / of cowrie shells with heavy copper coins and bells at the end. / Pingtang Hsien (former Fatang) South of Kweiyang
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1948
Artist Mrs. Inez de Beauclair
Culture
  • Hmong
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Kweichow
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 5.72 x 5.72 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)

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