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Lanyard worn by Baba Chuck

late 20th-early 21st century

United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A lanyard necklace attached to a large Africa-shaped pendant (A2018.98.1.2.1) worn by dancer Charles Rudolph Davis, also known as Baba Chuck. The lanyard is black and is constructed from round braided nylon. The lanyard is attached to the pendant by two (2) lanyard hooks clipped to the bail of the pendant. The silver toned landyard hooks are looped through the ends of each hook and the loops are held in place with silver toned metal crimps.

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Catalog reference: A2018.98.1.2.2

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