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Beaded Crown (adé)
Beaded Crown (adé)

Beaded Crown (adé)

Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumGlass beads, cloth, and thread basketry
DimensionsH. 18 1/2 x Diam. 9 in. (47 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Object numberG.77.2.10
On View
Not on view
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