Bracelet-like white shell ornaments held together by string

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Object Number 48-51-70/3212

Display Title Bracelet-like white shell ornaments held together by string

Descriptions

Object Description Bracelet-like white shell ornaments held together by string

Inventory Description Bracelets, white shell rings, tied with plant fiber cord

Classification

Bracelet

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Yap Islands

Additional Geographic Terms Caroline Islands

Materials Shell, Plant fiber

Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 cm (2 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in.)

Quantity 6

Label on object 48-51-70/3212

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