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Flat coconut shell neckring worn by chief's wives on feast days with +
Flat coconut shell neckring worn by chief's wives on feast days with +
Object Number 37-98-70/823
Display Title Flat coconut shell neckring worn by chief's wives on feast days with +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term nifabefate
Object Description Flat coconut shell neckring worn by chief's wives on feast days with +
Inventory Description Necklace, carved coconut shell ring, tapered, brass fastener at back
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Shell, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 22.5 x 4 cm (10 1/16 x 8 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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