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Shamans necklace
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Shamans necklace
Shamans necklace

Shamans necklace

Datec. 1879
Mediumsinew, mammal bone
DimensionsOther: 4 × 26 cm (1 9/16 × 10 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-56
Object numberHRC 00056
Descriptionshaman's necklace made of 55 charms mounted on sinew thread. 10 charms carvved to represent men, otter (?), bird's head and animal. all others are long pieces of bone, round in section and pionted at one end. 3 charms partly broken.
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