Neck torc

Nias people

mid-1800s

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Neck torc
Date: mid-1800s
Culture: Nias people
Medium: coconut, brass
Dimensions: Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classifications: Shell-Ornaments, Jewelry, Natural Substances
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 2003
Object Number: 2003.551
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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