Necklace

AF4481A

From: Ethiopia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF4481A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Arbore
Provenience Ethiopia
Section African
Materials Fiber | Brass | Hair
Description

Giraffe hairs in a tube of hide, which is almost completely covered by a sheet of brass which bears punctate ornament. The hairs are held together by a wrapping of hair which is covered by a brass tube similar to that of AF4481.

Length 43 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Arthur Donaldson Smith, 1914
Other Number 18958A - Old Museum Number

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