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1958.11.62

Necklace of magical remedies.

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1958.11.62

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Collection type: Object
Description: Necklace of magical remedies.
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
Cultural groups: Sukuma
Person: Field collector Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner; PRM source Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1953
Date collected: From 1951-1958
Acquisition information: Donated: 1958
Materials and processes: Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Threaded, Process Stitched, Process Woven
Dimensions: Length: max 325 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.62

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Neck Ornament, Religious Object