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Head band of split boar tusk, strung on a cord
Head band of split boar tusk, strung on a cord
Object Number 30-61-70/D3682
Display Title Head band of split boar tusk, strung on a cord
Descriptions
Object Description Head band of split boar tusk, strung on a cord
Inventory Description Ornament, tusks, perforated, curved, two broken, strung with twisted fiber cord
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Materials Tooth, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm (3 7/16 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object D3682; 338

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