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Tortoise shell ear pendants worn by older men
Tortoise shell ear pendants worn by older men
Object Number 48-51-70/2941
Display Title Tortoise shell ear pendants worn by older men
Descriptions
Object Description Tortoise shell ear pendants worn by older men
Inventory Description Earrings, carved tortoise shell, flat, open rings at top
Classification
  • Earring
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Yap Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Caroline Islands
Materials Tortoiseshell
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 48-51-70/2941

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