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Plains ornament, probably ear pendant. Dentalium shells, glass trade beads.
Plains ornament, probably ear pendant. Dentalium shells, glass trade beads.
Object Number 985-27-10/60330A
Display Title Plains ornament, probably ear pendant. Dentalium shells, glass trade beads.
Descriptions
Object Description Plains ornament, probably ear pendant. Dentalium shells, glass trade beads. 24.4x1 cm.
Inventory Description Ornament, 6 units of 2 dentalium shells separated by blue,red,black,white beads
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Glass, Dentalium, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm (10 1/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60330A
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)

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