Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/21

Necklace composed of two rows of glass beads strung on pandanus fibre. The beads alternate between one and black, creating a triangle-shaped pattern, with a red triangle at centre. The ties are formed from plaited pandanus fibre.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material glass, pandanus fibre
  • Measurements height 25.0 cm, width 0.4 cm, depth 0.2 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 3274/0021