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Neck jewellery

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"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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Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Wanyamwezi (Nyamwezi)
Object type
Neck jewellery
Dimensions
47 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Width: 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

  • Production
    when
    20th century
    where
    Tanzania
    who
    Wanyamwezi (Nyamwezi)
  • Collecting
    who
    Hans Franke - Collectors
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Africa

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CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED
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