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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 / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Village of Kowel
Additional Geographic Terms Maro River, about 60 mi from mouth of
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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