Ornament

AF1768

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1768
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Fabric | Leopard Tooth
Description

Three teeth held together by a piece of cloth- plant fiber.

Leopard's teeth are generally worn by chiefs and their family. Used as a neck ornament.

Length 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 31110 | 1211 - Other Number

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