Ornament Fragment (uncertain)

2013-18-68

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-68
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Mollusk Shell
Description

Thin curved fragment of shell, more than a half circle, with flat sides. Triangular cross-section. White, with grey-green discoloration. Chipped on outer edge near one end. 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 10.7 cm
Width 0.2 cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 388 - Collector Number

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