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