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Pair of Men's mother-of-pearl ear ornaments (tatanyon); lunate-shape +
Pair of Men's mother-of-pearl ear ornaments (tatanyon); lunate-shape +
Object Number 55-1-70/3699
Display Title Pair of Men's mother-of-pearl ear ornaments (tatanyon); lunate-shape +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Tatanyon
Object Description Pair of Men's mother-of-pearl ear ornaments (tatanyon); lunate-shape , hung from yellow and blue glass beads
Inventory Description Ornaments, triangular mother-of pearl, four rows of beads, metal hook
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bunun
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan / <State> / <County> / Take-tonpo Village
Additional Geographic Terms Central Mountains
Materials Shell, Glass, Leather, Metal, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 1.1 x 1 cm (1 7/8 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-1-70/3699

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