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Object Number
27-56-70/D2733
Display Title
Crab? Claw necklace
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Necklace, wrapped plant fiber strand, triangular shell beads, knot/loop clasp
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
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Papua New Guinea
/
<State>
/
<County>
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<City>
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Village of Kowel
Additional Geographic Terms
Maro River, about 60 mi from mouth of
Materials
Shell, Plant fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 25.2 x 19.3 x 1.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
D2733
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-56-70/D2734 | Crab? Claw necklace |
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