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Necklace

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Percy Hollister Whiting (1880-1967) and his wife Gene B. Whiting (Genevieve Bearmore Whiting, 1896-1990); bequeathed to NMAI by Gene B. Whiting.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Oklahoma Cherokee (attributed)
Previous owner
Gene B. Whiting (Genevieve Bearmore Whiting/Mrs. Percy H. Whiting), Non-Indian, 1896-1990
Percy Hollister Whiting (P. H. Whiting), Non-Indian, 1880-1967
Donor
Gene B. Whiting (Genevieve Bearmore Whiting/Mrs. Percy H. Whiting), Non-Indian, 1896-1990
Date created
1900-1940
Object Name
Necklace
Media/Materials
Pottery/Ceramic bead/beads, twine/string, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Modeled, drilled, strung
Dimensions
37.4 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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