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Neck jewellery

"Neck jewellery: ivory pendant, triangular, pierced on the longest side, several twisted yarn cords with copper beads, 1 glass bead. L:ca.28cm, W:10cm (ivory), L: 6 cm Njamwezi, Tanzania" shape: A basic triangular pendant hangs from a multiple cord. A hole runs parallel to the triangular base through which the neck cord is threaded. There are also a few small copper beads and an elongated glass bead threaded onto it Colour: Ivory, reddish brown, light brown, copper-coloured Pattern: The elongated glass bead is painted with a bird feather-like pattern Condition: Damaged. Piece split over almost its entire length

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Cultural attribution
Wanyamwezi (Nyamwezi)
Object type
Neck jewellery
Dimensions
Umfang: 47 cm (Halsschnur)
Höhe: 6 cm (Anhänger)
Breite: 10 cm
Material/Technique
Ivory , Copper, Glass, Plant fibre
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III E 19588

Provenance and sources

when
20th century
where
Tanzania [Land/Region]
who
Wanyamwezi (Nyamwezi)

who
Hans Franke - Collectors

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