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1899.72.21

Neck ornament: pendant consisting of 2 strings of shell disc beads, strung together with pieces of wood, and each terminating in a large dark brown seed capsule.


1899.72.21

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Collection type
Object
Description
Neck ornament: pendant consisting of 2 strings of shell disc beads, strung together with pieces of wood, and each terminating in a large dark brown seed capsule.
Geographical reference
Sarawak Sabah
Person
Field collector Edward Bartlett
PRM source Edward Bartlett
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Material Plant Seed, Material String, Process Strung, Process Perforated, Process Carved, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 30 mm largest seed capsule
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.72.21

Search terms: Ornament, Neck Ornament, Pendant