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1906.71.2

Shell disc overlaid with openwork turtleshell disc. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 24/2/2006]

1906.71.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shell disc overlaid with openwork turtleshell disc. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 24/2/2006]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
New Ireland Bismarck Archipelago
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
Before 1906
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1906
Materials and processes
Material Tridacna Clam Shell, Material Turtleshell Reptile, Process Carved, Process Openwork
Dimensions
Diameter: max 83 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1906.71.2

Search terms: Ornament

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