Summary
This type of necklace made with grass stems cut to even lengths was likely worn by Aboriginal women.
Physical Description
A multistrand necklace made of grass stems threaded onto lengths of vegetable fibre string. The ties at either end are also made from vegetable fibre string.
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Object/Medium
Ornament, neck
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Object Measurements
235 mm (Length), 145 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands