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Necklace

Date1800-1900
MediumShells, coconut fibre, barkcloth
DimensionsObject/Work: 105 mm (exc. cord)
ClassificationsPersonal Ornament
Terms
    Object numberC12898
    DescriptionNecklace or choker made of cowrie shells cut into halves and strung onto a coconut fibre cord. It has long ties made of thin barkcloth strips.
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    Not on view
    Gorget
    1800-1840
    Necklace
    1800-1840
    Necklace
    1790-1820
    Arm-Ornament
    1800-1900
    Bracelet
    1790-1820
    Belt
    1800-1850
    Necklace
    1800-1900
    Necklace
    Robert Schomburgk
    1835-1839
    Belt
    1800-1840
    Tapa
    1800-1840
    Barkcloth
    Captain Wilson
    1790-1799