Ornament Fragment (uncertain)

2013-18-74A

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-74A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Conus Shell (uncertain)
Description

One half disk, apparently from base of a Conus sp. shell. Has natural markings of orange/brown squares. Tape label reading “Polle.” 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 5.3 cm
Width 2 cm
Thickness 1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 385 - Collector Number

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