Unknown North American
Necklace

CultureAlgonquian
Titles
  • Necklace
Date1600-1800
PlaceVirginia, United States
MediumWampum and trade beads
Dimensionseach loop: 28 in.

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number78.193
Not on view

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ProvenanceHarris Masterson III (1914–1997) and Carroll S. Masterson (1913–1994), Houston, by 1978; given to MFAH, 1978.

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