String of Shells
31-33-62
From: Australia | Western Australia | Fitzroy Crossing
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 31-33-62 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Australia | Western Australia | Fitzroy Crossing |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Shell | Hair |
Description | Shell beads (Dentalium sp.) on two-ply plant fiber string; loops of human hair attached to one end (used at ceremonials?). |
Credit Line | Purchased from A. E. West, 1931 |
Other Number | 216 - Other Number |
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