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Woman's copper head band for chief's wives, worn only on feast days
Woman's copper head band for chief's wives, worn only on feast days
Object Number 37-98-70/817
Display Title Woman's copper head band for chief's wives, worn only on feast days
Descriptions
Indigenous Term balaboe ndra-alawe
Inventory Description Metal, band, impressed, tied together w/ plant fiber, triangular and punctate de
Classification
  • Jewelry
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 4.5 x 0.1 cm (6 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/817

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