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1884.84.40

Ear pendant of ivory carved with bird figures, with wooden base, set in conus shell.

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1884.84.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ear pendant of ivory carved with bird figures, with wooden base, set in conus shell.
Long description
Ear pendant of ivory carved with bird figures, with wooden base, set in conus shell. Possibly frigate birds? Partly broken off. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 23/11/2010]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
Prior to 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Conus Shell, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 62 mm, Width: max 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.84.40

Search terms: Ornament, Figure, Ear Ornament, Pendant, Bird Figure