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1927.4.27

Fringe of red wool cords, decorated with cowrie-shells, worn in front by a saddle-horse. [E.S-R 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 6/1/2005]

1927.4.27

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fringe of red wool cords, decorated with cowrie-shells, worn in front by a saddle-horse. [E.S-R 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 6/1/2005]
Geographical reference
Syria
Asia > Western Asia > Syria
Cultural groups
Arab
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1927
Date collected
By 1927
Acquisition information
Donated: 1927
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell, Material Pigment, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Process Dyed, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 1440 mm roughly halved
Object numbers
Accession number: 1927.4.27

Search terms: Cordage, Religion, Ornament, Animal Gear, Horse Accessory, Amulet, Religious Object, Cord

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