Neck Ornament
AF937
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo | Upper Lukenie River
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF937 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Batetela |
| Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo | Upper Lukenie River |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Leopard Tooth | Tusk | Fiber |
| Description | Leopard tooth and Water Hog tusks? Each one has a hole through base of tooth. Strung on a piece of plant fiber. Leopard teeth can only be worn by chiefs and members of their family in necklaces. |
| Length | 5.2 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
| Other Number | 1212 - Field No SF |
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