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Prayer beads

19th–20th centuries
Medium/TechniqueBo seeds and crystal
Dimensions121.0 cm (47 5/8 in.) (length)
Credit LineBequest of Miss Ellen Starkey Bates
Accession numberRES.28.34
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsRitual objects
Provenance1928 bequest by Miss Ellen Starkey Bates to the Museum
Mask (bwoom)
Artist Unidentified
20th century
Beads
2040–1783 B.C.
Man's shoulder bag
Early 20th century
Man's  bag
1860–80
Neck Ornament
about 1960
Male figure
20th century
Betel Nut Bag (Aluk)
mid 20th century
Ceremonial Axe
19th century
19th–20th centuries