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1938.36.1025

Turtleshell wristlet, which has been straightened out. Incised decoration on the upper surface of the band, mostly in oval shapes or straight bands. [ASh [OPS move] 23/11/2016]

1938.36.1025

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Collection type
Object
Description
Turtleshell wristlet, which has been straightened out. Incised decoration on the upper surface of the band, mostly in oval shapes or straight bands. [ASh [OPS move] 23/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Morobe Province Tewai-Siassi District Umboi Island [Rook Island]
Person
Field collector Beatrice Mary Blackwood
PRM source Beatrice Mary Blackwood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Turtleshell Reptile, Material Tortoiseshell Reptile, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 23 mm, Width: max 29 mm, Length: max 238 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.36.1025 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 968

Search terms: Ornament, Arm Ornament