Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/92

Tooth necklace. Teeth are woven into necklace pointed side down by a hole in the top of each tooth. Necklace is closed by a long knotted coil at the back of the neck.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material tooth, plant fibre
  • Measurements height 51.7 cm, width 10.1 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 2948/0092