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Nose Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/49

Bone nose ornament. A gently curving bone with triangular carvings that have left a central ring remaining. Both ends have been carved into points on the side that accentuates the natural curve of the bone.

  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material mammal bone
  • Measurements height 13.8 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 2.7 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine
  • Made in Papua
  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2948/0049

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