Necklace

Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

20th century

Titles Necklace (Descriptive)
Artist Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium woven raffia, glass beads, cowrie shells, and red pigment
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds provided by Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1993.48.2
Object Name necklace
Classification Jewelry

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