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Carved bone necklace
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| Description | Necklace, circa 1860, is an open loop of four strings that are joined by a 1.5 inch wide strap of leather at the center back. Strung on each string are carved pieces of bone, each approximately 2.5 x 1 inch, alternately colored red and green. Each string terminates in carved bone reminiscent of a projectile point, colored red. This necklace would drape around the neck and upper chest of the wearer. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 53 1/2 inches length 1 1/2 inches width leather strap |
| Nomenclature | Necklace |
| Creation | Made in United States Made by Unidentified tribe Made by (possibly) Dakota Indians |
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Made in United States Made by Unidentified tribe Made by (possibly) Dakota Indians Used in United States Dakota Indians--Costume. Indian. Clothing. Accessories. Adornment |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1860 - Not later than 1869 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 67.199.13 |