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1884.73.13

Shell arm ornament of plaited string with white shells attached. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 24/11/2005]

1884.73.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shell arm ornament of plaited string with white shells attached. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 24/11/2005]
Geographical reference
Polynesia
Oceania > Polynesia
Unknown
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1878
Date collected
?Prior to 1878
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Material String, Process Plaited, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length: max 195 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.73.13 PR Cat other PR nos: 3340

Search terms: Ornament, Cordage, Arm Ornament

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