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Object Number 55-1-70/3707
Display Title Bear canine charms (valis-do?man), drilled and suspended by string +
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Valis-do?man
Object Description Bear canine charms (valis-do?man), drilled and suspended by string from wrists of small child to give strength
Inventory Description Ornaments, bear teeth charms, perforated, one with twisted fiber cord
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bunun
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan / <State> / <County> / Take-tonpo Village
Additional Geographic Terms Central Mountains
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm (2 1/16 x 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-1-70/3707

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