Necklace

African (Ashanti peoples)

late 19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Necklace
Date: late 19th–20th century
Culture: African (Ashanti peoples)
Medium: gold, stone, plastic
Credit Line: Gift of Muriel Kallis Newman, 2008
Object Number: 2008.190.304
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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