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1965.3.12

Necklace of brass beads of twisted fibre string. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/08/2010]

1965.3.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Necklace of brass beads of twisted fibre string. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/08/2010]
Long description
Necklace of brass beads of twisted fibre string. In shape the beads are wider at the equator and taper towards each edge. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/08/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Odisha Ganjam
Cultural groups
Saora
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Folk-Lore Society
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950?, uncertain
Date collected
?1890 - 1950
Acquisition information
Donated: 1965
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Material Bead, Process Cast, Process Strung, Process Twisted, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 850 mm, Width: max 9 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1965.3.12 Other numbers: D.1900.42

Search terms: Bead, Ornament, Neck Ornament