Object class: Jewelry / Culture or time period: Western African cultures / Materials: Cowrie shell - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Charm, accession number 5-10188, described as charm; gourd pear-shaped container; covered with cloth; bound with string and strung cowrie shells; string handle; contains seeds?; H. 7.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Charm-necklace, accession number 5-10189, described as charm-necklace; cloth and string; 9 string or cloth wrapped items attached; 2 wood pieces; 2 gourds; 1 tooth; 1 small carved human figure; straw; 2 packets; cowrie shells attached to necklace; L. 144 cm.