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Balance-Beam Scale with Geometric Cut-out Motifs and String holding Shell Pendants

500–800
Bone, string, and shell
9.7 × 2 cm (3.8 × 0.8 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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