Description (CMS Description)
A necklace of white shell discs with four black discs.
Event Date 1/9/1997
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Anatole von Hügel previously given as a source for this object on the CMS. There is no evidence for this on the object or the catalogue card.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: A large modern rectangular label, cream in colour, attached to the necklace reads: ‘Z 30045 / Necklace / Fiji’ in black ink.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card reads: [handwritten in blue ink:] 'Z 30045 MELANESIA Fiji. A necklace of white shell-discs with 4 black discs.' A round red sticker pasted on the card.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Long necklace. The cord is formed of a strip of ?hibiscus fibre onto which are strung small white shell beads, circular and flat and four dark brown beads, tubular and flat. The cord terminated by a knot. On the side opposite to the knot, the hibiscus strip has been broken and repaired.
Event Date 29/1/2013
Author: maa