Necklace with long beads

West African

mid–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Necklace with long beads
Date: mid–20th century
Culture: West African
Medium: Stone, vegetal fibers (possibly cotton)
Dimensions: H. 15 × W. 7 in. (38.1 × 17.8 cm)
Classifications: Beads-Ornaments, Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Michael Katakis, from the Collection of Kris L. Hardin Ph.D., 2017
Object Number: 2017.732.31
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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