Cowry Shell Necklace

Jewelry

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El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Name/Title

Cowry Shell Necklace

Entry/Object ID

E-42

Description

Broken cowry shell necklace. Loose pieces can be seen on the sides.

Item Type

Necklace

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Ethnography

Anthropology

Acquisition

Accession

95.1.30

Jewelry Details

Beads

Material

Cowry Shells

Dimensions

Length

21 in

Materials

Material

Cowry Shells

Material Notes

See link down below to learn more about Cowry

Color

Cream, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

Wire of necklace snapped. Handful of cowry shells fell off.

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