- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Pinai, shell bracelet with ornamentation.
- Long description
- Pinai, shell bracelet (probably Trochus sp.) with straight groove pattern on exterior. The bracelet is a natural cream and brown colour, suitable for a small child. It may also have been attached to male head coverings and other sacred objects in ritual.
- Cultural groups
- Nuaulu
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 10/00/1975
- Date collected
- 10/00/1975
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 14 August 2024
- Materials and processes
- Material Mollusc-Shell Animal, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Diameter 52 mm, Height 12 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 2024.20.67 Other numbers: 1975.27
Search terms: Ornament, Arm Ornament
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