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Skein of human hairstrings
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Object Number 32-68-70/D4002
Display Title Skein of human hairstrings
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cord bundle, twisted hair, dark brown
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Cords
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Western Australia / Kimberley / Wallal
Oceania / Australia / Western Australia
Materials Hair
Dimensions Overall: 23.2 x 5.3 x 3 cm (9 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Penn Museum (1927)
Seller University of Pennsylvania (4/11/1932-5/9/1932)

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