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Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3512/42

Beaded necklace made of black wild beans; strung on plastic twine. Four porcupine quill-like beads strung at intervals throughout necklace chain. Large bean pendant, with shell-like decoration, at base of necklace; two strands of beans hang from bottom edge. Strands end with large beans; one on left has shell-like decoration along bottom, one on right is undecorated.

  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Khoisan
  • Material bean seed, porcupine quill, plastic
  • Measurements height 41.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 1.3 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jim Hope
  • Received from Jim Hope
  • Made in North West
  • Collection Date during 1984
  • Ownership Date before July 19, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on July 19, 2021
  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3512/0042

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