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Necklace or amacarane
Necklace or amacarane

Necklace or amacarane

Artist
DateLate 19th century - early 20th century
MediumEuropean glass trade beads, cotton, brass button
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Otis Warren Barrett
Object number1928.1.106 LA
DescriptionThree large panels attached to heavy cord beaded with double row of translucent red, with white center, beads (3 mm), ending in a brass button. Each panel of opaque blue beads has center motif of blue, red, and black diamonds outlined in white beads to form a pyramid shape edged in red beads. Side borders of the panels of opaque white beads (4 mm) and lower border of translucent red, with white centers, beads.
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