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Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/29

White cowrie shells strung on a red plaited pandanus fibre. Two decorative pandanus fibre and shell rosettes hang off the bottom.

  • Narrative

    Collected by Jack A. Tobin

  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Marshallese
  • Material cowrie shell, pandanus leaf, dye, metal
  • Measurements height 31.5 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Marshall Islands
  • Collection Date between 1980 and 1989
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0029

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