Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/97

Seed necklace. The necklace consists of a single, long synthetic fibre strung with mainly grey-blue and some white seeds. Many of the seeds now appear dark brown in colour. Gaps along the length of the fibre suggest that seeds may be missing.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material seed, synthetic fibre
  • Measurements height 175.7 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 0.5 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 2948/0097