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ornament, neck

human history
  • Description

    [Brass] necklace. Four rows of chains connected at short intervals by metal rods. From approximately one third of the length the necklace to the pendant, every second metal rod has a decorative metal disc attached. The fronts of the discs have the same stylised bird design in cast metal. The backs of the discs have different designs in relief. Large metal pendant with floral designs inside seven paisley-like fronds radiating from the centre.

    Small spherical bells attached to five of the paisley shapes. Small piece of metal with flowers in relief attached to necklace near top of large pendant.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1933.434
  • Accession Date
    27 Nov 1933
  • Other Id

    19695.1 (ethnology)

  • Department

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