Small Turquoise Beads
Date19th century
PeriodAmerican expansion
CultureNative American
Place UsedCalifornia or British Columbia, Usa or Canada, North America
Place MadeEurope
MediumGlass beads, cotton string
DimensionsSingle average bead: 0.7 cm, (1/4 in.,)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.66
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Description15 translucent green beads, faceted and strung together.
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