Necklace

83-26-27

From: Sudan | Southern Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 83-26-27
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shilluk
Provenience Sudan | Southern Sudan
Section African
Materials Ostrich Egg Shell | Glass | Fiber
Description

Single strand necklace of disc-shaped ostrich egg beads, which decrease slightly in diameter towards end of strand. Three white ceramic beads, striped green and red, with blue interior, at one end of strand. Strung on braided or twisted strands of plant fiber.

Length 71.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of John B. Moore, 1983

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