Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3615/4

Beaded necklace made of dark brown apple seeds; strung on series of plastic strings. Each seed has a small hole pierced through one end; other end hangs loosely. Multiple threads and seeds form a flower-like pattern; centres of flowers are open.

  • Narrative

    According to the donor, the seed necklaces and boomerangs (3615/1-8) were collected in the 1970s-80s in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, in the areas of Halls Creek, Looma Broome and Derby.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Australian
  • Material apple seed, plastic
  • Measurements height 33.6 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Gail Kyle
  • Received from Gail Kyle

  • Made in Kimberley

  • Ownership Date before February 9, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on February 9, 2023

  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3615/0004