Ear Ornament

P2184

From: Nias

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P2184
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nias
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell | Metal
Description

Tridacna shell, worn only by men. Circular, twisted metal wire from which two shells hang.

Outside Diameter 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman; Subscription of Herbert L. Clark in memory of Edward W. Clark, 1911
Other Number 15218 - Dealer's Number

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