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Catalog Number

CAS 0363-0021   CAS 0363-0021; Necklace
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass beads; Thread; Button
Description Beaded necklace consisting of a rectangular beaded pendant with geometric pattern of triangles, diamonds, and zigzags (pale red, black, blue, and green on white background) with larger red beads pendant from bottom edge; Two beaded strands extend from upper corners of pendant, alternately single and triple strands (blue, white, black, yellow, and pale red); Ends are connected with button and beaded loop.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 7.3