Dentalia Shell Necklace
Date1900-1950
PeriodModern America
CultureCheyenne
Place MadePlains, USA, North America
Place MadeCalifornia, USA, North America
MediumDentalia Shell, Leather
Dimensions36 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm (14 3/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.48
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ProvenanceGibbs Collection Field Museum G. Chicago
Estate of Howard D. Gibs, sold in 1971 Schulman auction to Dr. Sawhill.
Description15 sections of 4 shell pieces separated by leather strips, strung on black thread.
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