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Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0013   CAS 2017-0005-0013; Necklace
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic string; Dye
Description Necklace composed of plant fibers split into fringe and attached to red plastic stringing; Fibers are dyed red, gold, and blue, forming wide, alternating bands of each color.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 0.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 43.0