Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/96

Seed necklace. The necklace consists of a single long strand of synthetic fibre strung with grey-blue seeds. The necklace is decorated with a large perforated tooth which serves as a pendant. Some seeds now appear dark brown in colour.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material seed, synthetic fibre, tooth
  • Measurements height 257.5 cm, width 3.2 cm, depth 0.7 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 good
  • Accession Number 2948/0096