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Necklace20th century

Not on view
Necklace of densely strung mahogany-brown flat elongated pieces, likely shell or bone, arranged in an open arc with small white and dark beads at one end

Unknown, Necklace, 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Martin and Mary Retting, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Necklace
Culture
Zulu
Place Made
probably South Africa
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Wood, glass beads, and vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Length: 11 in. (27.94 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin and Mary Retting
Accession Number
M.82.279.19
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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