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Catalog Number CAS 2016-0002-0014   CAS 2016-0002-0014; Charm
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Charm
Culture Melanesian, probably
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone; Twine: Natural adhesive
Description Stone charm pecked and ground very smooth; Globose base tapers up to a blunt, concave end; Twine has been braided and wrapped around the upper end of neck, and secured with natural adhesive; Very dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Max Diam = 9.4