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1965.3.23

Head ornament of chain of copper alloy discs each with a chain pendant. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/08/2010]

1965.3.23

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head ornament of chain of copper alloy discs each with a chain pendant. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/08/2010]
Long description
Head ornament of chain of copper alloy discs each with a chain pendant. The pendants hanging from each disc are solid. The discs are joined together with plant fibre string. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/08/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Odisha Ganjam
Cultural groups
Khond
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 Copper Alloy Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Process Cast, Process Strung
Dimensions
Length 1055 mm, Width: max 53 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1965.3.23 Other numbers: D.1900.47

Search terms: Ornament, Head Ornament, Pendant