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Container3512/36

Tortoise shell snuff container with strands of twine extending from the top edge; twine decorated with beads made of plant fibre and ostrich egg shells. An apron-like cover, made of rabbit skin, is secured around the front of the tortoise shell. It is tied in place with straps knotted through holes drilled in the back of the shell. Additional straps remain loose. Hanging from the bottom edge of the rabbit skin are rows of alternating plant fibre and ostrich egg shell beads. Back of shell is uncovered; brown-red plant fibre is adhered to the back bottom edge. Interior of shell is stuffed with plant fibre.

Culture
Khoisan
Material
tortoise shell, plant fibre, ostrich egg, rabbit skin and adhesive
Made in
North West, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace3512/43

Necklace made of ostrich egg shell beads; strung on thin plastic string. White twine tied around plastic string knot and threaded through several beads.

Culture
Khoisan
Material
ostrich egg, fibre and plastic
Made in
North West, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace3512/42

Beaded necklace made of black wild beans; strung on plastic twine. Four porcupine quill-like beads strung at intervals throughout necklace chain. Large bean pendant, with shell-like decoration, at base of necklace; two strands of beans hang from bottom edge. Strands end with large beans; one on left has shell-like decoration along bottom, one on right is undecorated.

Culture
Khoisan
Material
bean seed, porcupine quill ? and plastic
Made in
North West, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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