Neck Ornament

58-17-33

From: New Guinea | Sepik River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 58-17-33
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea | Sepik River
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell | Cord
Description

Small pieces of white shell (?), slightly graduated in size toward the middle, closely overlapping each other and held bottom and top betwen two woven and braided bands of cotton-like string. Cords of same material for tying come off top edging on both sides. Quite dirty.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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