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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