Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/22

Bracelet cut from turtle shell, then shaped into a circle with overlapping ends. The exterior has been scored with many horizontal lines, and both the upper and lower edge are bevelled.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material hawksbill turtle shell
  • Measurements height 3.2 cm, diameter 6.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Lamotrek

  • Collection Date during 1962
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0022