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Single ear ornament of mother-of-pearl for men (tatanyon); lunate- +
Single ear ornament of mother-of-pearl for men (tatanyon); lunate- +
Object Number 55-1-70/3700
Display Title Single ear ornament of mother-of-pearl for men (tatanyon); lunate- +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Tatanyon
Object Description Single ear ornament of mother-of-pearl for men (tatanyon); lunate- shape, hung from yellow and blue glass beads
Inventory Description Ornament, triangular mother-of-pearl, leather strip, rows of beads, fiber tie
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bunun
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan / <State> / <County> / Take-tonpo Village
Additional Geographic Terms Central Mountains
Materials Shell, Plant fiber, Glass, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 2.5 x 0.9 cm (2 x 1 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-1-70/3700

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