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Necklace of fossilized ivory and blue stone beads
Necklace of fossilized ivory and blue stone beads
Object Number 995-29-10/73482
Display Title Necklace of fossilized ivory and blue stone beads
Descriptions
Object Description One strand necklace of brown fossilized ivory and blue stone beads. Triangular shaped ivory pieces with a drop in the center. Each piece is separated from each other by a pale blue stone bead. Silver clasp.
Inventory Description Necklace, conical ivory and round blue stone beads, silver clasp
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1980-1989
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
North America / Canada
Materials Fossil, Walrus ivory, Stone, Bead, Silver
Dimensions Overall: 69.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm (27 1/2 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73482
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1980-1989 - 1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1980-1989 - 1995)

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