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Object |
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Shell jewellery - half elements - Burundi |
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unknown |
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Origin |
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Burundi |
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Provenance |
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Private collection - Germany |
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Material |
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Shells |
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Size |
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L: approx. 9.5 cm |
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Description |
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The Ibirezi is another shell jewellery from ancient Rwanda Urundi. It was worn by the population and was significantly less valuable than the Igihete, see also photos Urundian woman with Ibirezi, Urundian women with Ibirezi fastened to each other. |
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