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1940.12.351

Ear ornament of turtleshell, a ring with five expanding protrusions, the edges all notched. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 25/11/2010]

1940.12.351

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ear ornament of turtleshell, a ring with five expanding protrusions, the edges all notched. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 25/11/2010]
Cultural groups
Roro
Mekeo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
By 1940
Acquisition information
Donated: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Turtleshell Reptile, Process Carved, Process Notched
Dimensions
Diameter: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.12.351

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament

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