Context (Related Documents)
Three catalogue cards attributed to this object.

Catalogue card 1 for Z 9775 (Z 9774 [crossed out]), handwritten in black ink, reads, 'Turtleshell ornaments / worn by girls as part of marriage outfit.' Pencil annotation (undated) on top 'Case 10', as possibly an indication of display location.

Catalogue card 2 for Z 9775 ABC, handwritten in black ink, reads, 'SABAGORAR / Turtle shell ornaments worn by girls as part of marriage outfit.' Pencil annotation (undated) on top 'OH107.' and 'Case 10', as possibly an indication of display location.

Catalogue card 3 for Z 9775 ABC, in typescript, reads, 'Double fishhook shape and two points (luper) tied together with fine plaited hibiscus cord.' Native name 'sabagorar' and Use 'worn by brides and married women only'. One small black and white photograph attached on the back of the card.

Card 1 and 2 both bear a red round sticker.
Event Date
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu

Description (Physical description)
Pendant of two points (luper) tied together with fine plaited hibiscus cord. Worn by brides and married women only.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
Collected by Dr Alfred Cort Haddon in 1898.
Event Date 1898
Author: maa

Context (References)
Haddon, A.C. et al (1912) 'Reports of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits: Vol. 4, Arts and Crafts'. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 49, fig.66.
Event Date 1912
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu