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Ndebele

Pendant Chest and Back Plates

Ndebele, late 20th century

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Ndebele

Pendant Chest and Back Plates

Ndebele, late 20th century

Physical Qualities Particle board, synthetic fabric; white, black and multicolored solid and translucent glass beads, thread, blue plastic beads, 22 7/16 x 7 5/16 x 9/16 in. (57 x 18.6 x 1.4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Aaron and Joanie Young, Baltimore
Object Number 1991.129
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