Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/100

Shell bead necklace with feather pendant. Necklace consists of a single, closed, strand of bell shaped shell beads. Feather pendant is attached by bending the quill over the plastic cord.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material feather, paint, plastic, shell
  • Measurements height 66.5 cm, width 3.6 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 fair
  • Accession Number 2948/0100