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Black cloth with circles of cowrie shells, indicating number of heads +
Black cloth with circles of cowrie shells, indicating number of heads +
Object Number 54-33-60/10212
Display Title Black cloth with circles of cowrie shells, indicating number of heads +
Descriptions
Object Description Black cloth with circles of cowrie shells, indicating number of heads taken by warrior (1 circle equals 1 head)
Inventory Description Woven textile, black cotton, fringed, cowrie shell overall design
Classification
  • Woven
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ao?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms India, Northeast
Materials Cotton, Dye, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 86 x 70 cm (33 7/8 x 27 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-33-60/10212

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