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Money necklace

Artist MELANESIA/INDONESIA

Mediumteeth, fiber

Dimensions1 3/16 × 36 5/8 in. (3 × 93 cm)

ClassificationsExchange Media

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.71

DescriptionMoney necklace of dog's teeth. 122 dog's teeth of about 2.5-3 cm long wrapped together several times with rope, a white (seemingly plastic) string and another very string-like material (fiber?). Teeth are thin and pointed. Referred to in donor's list as "money" necklace.

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