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Neck and shoulder band - made from fiber and tambu (nasa shells), +
Neck and shoulder band - made from fiber and tambu (nasa shells), +
Object Number 36-105-70/407
Display Title Neck and shoulder band - made from fiber and tambu (nasa shells), +
Descriptions
Object Description Neck and shoulder band - made from fiber and tambu (nasa shells), +
Inventory Description Necklace, multiple strands twisted fiber, shell disc beads, zigzag design
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nor-Papua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Mandated Territory: Kaup, on coast; Sepik River, 40 mi. west of
Materials Vegetable fiber, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 56 x 3 x 0.6 cm (22 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/407

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