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P2759.1

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P2759.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao
Section Oceanian
Materials Coconut Shell | Glass | Glass
Description

Worn by very young girls before assuming clothing. Triangular piece of coconut shell on narrow white beaded belt. Small bells (4) dangling on strings of white beads (plus one loose bell). "V" carved into convex surface.

Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1914
Other Number P2759A - Old Museum Number | P2759A.1 - Old Museum Number

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