- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Decorative hanging.
- Long description
- Decorative hanging made from part of a gourd strung with sections of plant stem and different seeds, including Job's Tears seeds.
- Geographical reference
- Date
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 2023
- Materials and processes
- Material Gourd Plant, Material Plant Seed, Material Nylon Yarn Synthetic, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Cane Plant
- Dimensions
- Length x Width: max 90 x 50 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 2023.47.25.17 Other numbers: 55
Search terms: Ornament, Dwelling, House-ornament
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