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White beaded shoulder ornament - worn by chief's wives on feast days
White beaded shoulder ornament - worn by chief's wives on feast days
Object Number 37-98-70/651
Display Title White beaded shoulder ornament - worn by chief's wives on feast days
Descriptions
Indigenous Term salaimra
Inventory Description Ornament, two wood bars, white bead extensions, metal bells, red wool circles
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island
Additional Geographic Terms Dutch East Indies, South; Hilisimaetano, vicinity of
Materials Glass, Wool, Dye, Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 21 x 2 cm (16 15/16 x 8 1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/651

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