Charm

AF939

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF939
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Turtle Shell
Description

Nguwa? Charm made of carapace of tortoise. The pieces of calabash have to be removed without breaking the string. Small hole near front center of shell, does not go through piece.

Length 10 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 149 - Other Number

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