Chevron Beads
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Chevron Beads

TitleChevron Beads
Date18th century or later 18th century
MediumGlass
ClassificationGlass-Ornaments
OriginAfrican, made in Europe African
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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