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Fiber belt, ornamented with cowrie shells along each border, Decorative inset ba
Fiber belt, ornamented with cowrie shells along each border, Decorative inset ba
Object Number 973-46-70/5395
Display Title Fiber belt, ornamented with cowrie shells along each border, Decorative inset ba
Descriptions
Object Description Fiber belt, ornamented with cowrie shells along each border, Decorative inset band, of light green bark, on front surface. Twined and tasseled ties. Straw. 27" L.
Inventory Description Belt, plant fiber, green central band and stitches, shells attached, tassels
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Additional Geographic Terms Micronesia
Materials Plant fiber, Shell, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 38.9 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm (15 5/16 x 3 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-46-70/ / 5395

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