Neck Ornament
55-17-310
From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 55-17-310 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tiwi |
Provenience | Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wax | Seed |
Description | Pendant of beeswax decorated with red and black seeds. Native name.: Kulamika. Used in Pukamani ceremony. Double pendant. |
Length | 37.5 cm |
Credit Line | National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955 |
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