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1923.84.256

Triangular conch shell neck pendant with incised design of eight pointed flower. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 21/09/2010]

1923.84.256

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Collection type
Object
Description
Triangular conch shell neck pendant with incised design of eight pointed flower. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 21/09/2010]
Long description
Triangular conch shell neck pendant with incised design of eight pointed flower. The pendant has two holes in the rim at the top. There is a small length of string threaded through the holes. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 21/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Torok vilage
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1916
Materials and processes
Material Conch Shell, Material String, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Strung, Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 68 mm, Length: max 119 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.256

Search terms: Ornament, Currency, Trade, Pendant, Neck Ornament, Token

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