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Neck piece of cocoons used as lure for women and matted spider web
Neck piece of cocoons used as lure for women and matted spider web
Object Number 64-18-70/4289
Display Title Neck piece of cocoons used as lure for women and matted spider web
Descriptions
Inventory Description Necklace, plant fiber cord with hanging oval cocoon pod pendants
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Oceania / Indonesia
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Materials Plant fiber, Insect cocoon
Dimensions Overall: 25.3 x 26.2 x 2.8 cm (9 15/16 x 10 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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