Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/14

Ankle or wrist ornament on a plaited coconut fibre cord. The ornament consists of numerous black (koku) seeds bound by twisted strands of coconut fibre. The upper ends of the coconut fibre are then woven into the plaited cord. (Small piece of tape with collector's number attached to cord.)

  • Cultural Context

    Other versions made with human hair.


  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Marquesan
  • Material coconut fibre, soapberry seed
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 10.3 cm, depth 7.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy


  • Creation Date before 1841
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3254/0014