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Woman's belt ("galu") of black seeds and clam shell discs.
Woman's belt ("galu") of black seeds and clam shell discs.
Object Number 970-29-70/4796
Display Title Woman's belt ("galu") of black seeds and clam shell discs.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Belt, beaded band of white shell and black seed or nut beads, braided ties
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands
Additional Geographic Terms Malaita, North; Lau Lagoon
Materials Plant fiber, Shell, Nut?, Seed?
Dimensions Overall: 49.5 x 2.9 x 0.4 cm (19 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-29-70/4796

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