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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
Man's shoulder bag
Early 20th century
Man's  bag
1860–80
Beads
2040–1783 B.C.
Male figure
20th century
Neck Ornament
about 1960
Betel Nut Bag (Aluk)
mid 20th century
Ceremonial Axe
19th century
19th–20th centuries
about 1300-1350 and 1541