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necklace
necklace

necklace

Object NameTooth Necklace
Made FromGlass, animal teeth, shell, fiber
Dateprobably 1850-1900
Place Madepossibly Northern Europe; possibly Central Europe
TechniqueMolded
SizeOverall L: 75 cm (estimate)
Accession Number62.3.23
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Curiosities of Glassmaking
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque white and blue (the glass) non-lead glass; molded. Long necklace with animal teeth and glass beads made to resemble animal teeth, strung on a fiber support; further decorated with small shells, and one bright blue glass bead; fiber and leather ties.
Provenance
Source Carlebach Gallery - 1962-05-10
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