| Accession No |
1961.59.1
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| Name/Title |
ORNAMENT; SNAKE, BEADED
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| Brief Description |
This ornamental beaded snake was made by a Turkish Prisoner of War during World War I. A woven string body is completely covered with bead decorations with a white belly and amber, blue and red back and the words "TURKISH PRISONERS 1917" spelt out along body of snake in dark blue beads.
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| Classification |
Ornament/Household Accessory/Furnishings/Nomenclature
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| Primary Prod Date |
1917
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| Primary Prod Period |
World War I
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| Primary Prod Place |
Turkey
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| Production Notes |
Made by Turkish prisoners of war.
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| Media/Materials Description |
Woven string body with ?horse hair stuffing and glass bead decoration.
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| Measurement Reading |
148 x 4 x 3cm
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| Signature/Marks |
"TURKISH PRISONERS 1917"
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