String of Beads

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Object Name: 
String of Beads
Accession Number: 
91.3.422
Dimensions: 
Overall L: 51.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Primary Description: 
48 opaque white satin core encased in colorless with opaque pale blue satin at ends, mold-pressed, faceted barrel with dimples at both ends; 14 transparent blue, drawn, circular with engraved symbols; 27 opaque black faceted bicones. Strung on linen. With attached tassel of 2 transparent blue circular faceted, 1 opaque blue satin, wound, pressed band of spiral ribs, circular and 2 faceted opaque black iridized seed beads strung on monofilament with tassel of transparent medium blue small cylinders and opaque black faceted, iridized seed beads. Strung on blue cord.
Provenance: 
Oliphant, Mrs. Arline B., Source
1991-07-03
Category: