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Ceremonial necklace of blue and white glass beads, small wooden +
Ceremonial necklace of blue and white glass beads, small wooden +
Object Number 39-17-70/1450
Display Title Ceremonial necklace of blue and white glass beads, small wooden +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Necklace, glass beads strung on waxed cord, 4 carved wood and fabric pendants
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nuboai
  • Nubuai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Waropen Coast; Geelvink Bay
Materials Wood, Glass, Animal claw, Cotton, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 61 x 9 x 3 cm (24 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-17-70/1450

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