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Beads

Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Medium/TechniqueShells
DimensionsLength: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.) double
Credit LineEmily Esther Sears Fund
Accession number03.1686
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Hadju Gandih Zeweida. Purchased by Albert M. Lythgoe
String of pierced shells
3850–3650 B.C.
Beads
690–653 B.C.
Beads
698–653 B.C.
Mouth ornament
Artist unknown, Pacific Islander
20th century, 1950–2000
Hat
Artist Unidentified
20th century
Armband
Artist unknown, Pacific Islander
20th century, 1950–2000