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Necklace

Date1835-1839
MediumPuah seeds
ClassificationsPersonal Ornament
Terms
    Object numberC06042
    DescriptionNecklace of yellowish aromatic Myrospermum seeds or 'puah' seeds, tied together in parallel. Puah seeds are ascribed talismanic powers and are considered to be a remedy for toothache.
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    Necklace
    1800-1900
    Necklace
    1800-1900
    Necklace
    Robert Schomburgk
    1835-1839
    Necklace
    1800-1900
    Necklace
    1800-1840
    Necklace
    1800-1900
    Arm-Ornament
    1800-1900
    Armlet
    1700-1900
    Bracelet
    1800-1900
    Bracelet
    1800-1900
    Handbag
    1800-1900
    Box
    Robert Schomburgk
    1835-1839