Description:
Missionary Cabinet. necklace made of braided human hair, olona fiber, with large walrus ivory pendant that is in a hook shape and has ink inscription on front side reading: "[?] Mi[cro]nesia / necklace." Bundled brown stands roped together with string. Braided cord where necklace ties in back.

Tags:
indigenous people; missionaries; walrus; abstract; tusks

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