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Shell ornament threaded on string and worn on forehead by men on +
Shell ornament threaded on string and worn on forehead by men on +
Object Number 37-98-70/826
Display Title Shell ornament threaded on string and worn on forehead by men on +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term lakiki meo
Object Description Shell ornament threaded on string and worn on forehead by men on +
Inventory Description Ornament, large shell tube, polished
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/826

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