Ornament

Money

2004-12-6

From: Solomon Islands | Malaita

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2004-12-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Malaita
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell | Wood
Description

Bride price shell strand (tafuliae); purple, orange, white, and red shell strung together in criss-cross pattern between black wood dividers; four strands on each side connect two end sections with two middle sections; middle sections connect to each other via six strands.

Length 74 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Marilyn and Robert Forney, 2004
Other Number ED2771 - Museum Education Number

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