Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/23

Bracelet cut from turtle shell, then shaped into a circle with overlapping ends. The surface has been polished leaving it smooth.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material hawksbill turtle shell
  • Measurements height 6.2 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Woleai

  • Collection Date during 1964
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0023