Ornament Fragment (uncertain)

2013-18-65

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-65
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Mollusk Shell
Description

Broad curved fragment of shell, segment of a ring. Quite thick, with flat sides and triangular cross-section. One side smooth, the other with a worn area including parallel striations. Tape label reading “Polle.” Surface archaeological find. One of a collection of shell ornaments and fragments, mostly segments of rings, found together in an approximately 10 by 2 foot area of storm eroded beach on Polle Island.

Length 12.5 cm
Width 2.5 cm
Thickness 1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 386 - Collector Number

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