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1889.34.17

One of a pair of deep armlets of plaited work with cowrie edging. [ZM 13/2/2004]

1889.34.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of a pair of deep armlets of plaited work with cowrie edging. [ZM 13/2/2004]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Queensland Torres Strait Islands Tudu Island [Warrior Island Tutu Tood Tud]
Person
Field collector Alfred Cort Haddon
Field collector Cambridge Torres Straits Expedition
PRM source Alfred Cort Haddon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1888
Date collected
?1888
Acquisition information
Donated: 1889
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell, Material Plant Fibre, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Length: max 140 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1889.34.17

Search terms: Ornament, Basketry, Arm Ornament

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