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Object Number 64-18-70/4292
Display Title Cocoons of case moth used as lures for women
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, plant fiber cord with hanging oval cocoon pod pendants
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 5.3 x 4.2 cm (8 1/4 x 2 1/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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