Pubic Ornament

Pendant

31-33-42

From: Australia | Western Australia | Forrest River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 31-33-42
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Australia | Western Australia | Forrest River
Section Oceanian
Materials Pearl Shell
Description

Oval piece of pearl shell, undecorated. Perforated for human hair belt. Catalogue card: "Native belt of fur with tassel and undecorated pubic shell ornament." Belt missing.

Length 15.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from A. E. West, 1931
Other Number 469 - Other Number | 71 - Other Number

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