bead

Object NameString of Beads

Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Enamel

TechniquePressed, mold-pressed

SizeOverall L: 40.5 cm

Accession Number91.3.705

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler

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Physical Description18 opaque white with red and rust enameling(?), rectangular tabular, tooled or pressed; 51 opaque light yellow tan, oblate discs; 2 opaque caramel colored long cylindrical with woven pattern, mold-pressed; 2 opaque brick red with inclusions, fluted cylinder; 6 circular translucent white with orange rust and often opaque white marbling/inclusions; 1 opaque light gold circular; 19 circular, dense translucent orange (sometimes white) swirls encased in translucent light orange or pale orange. Strung on waxed linen.
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