Summary
Necklaces like this one were worn by women in many parts of arid Australia.
Physical Description
A multistrand necklace made of six lengths of cord coated in resin or a single length folded over a number of times and twisted. The cords are twisted and held in place with stitching across the cords. A tie made of human hair string is attached at one end, and one of vegetable fibre string at the other.
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Ornament, neck
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305 mm (Length), 60 mm (Width), 15 mm (Height)
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