Necklace

29-59-125

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-125
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kimbundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Glass | Fiber
Description

Narrow basketwork hoop, the outer edge completely covered with rows of alternately black and white beads (with an occasional row of blue beads); the rows are slanted slightly from the vertical so as to give a spiral effect. Worn by men. "Bought from laborers who were working on the company's plantation."

Depth 24 cm
Outside Diameter 17.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 22525 - Old Museum Number | 138 - Field No SF

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