Accession No
1921.565.18
Description
Pendant made of conus shell.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Bourne.Edmond [Brother] [collector]; von Hügel, Anatole (Baron) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1921.565.18
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
The Accession Register notes ‘Edward Bourne’ as the source, whilst the 1921 Annual Report notes that the Bourne Collection was received ‘through Baron A. von Hugel’. Catalogue card reads: “D. E. Bourne per A.v.H.” ‘Sketch added on the catalogue card’
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card: 'Cone-shell pendant. Frigate bird motif'.
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '21.565.18.' inscribed in black ink on the object.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (CMS Description)
Small pendant of white shell (possibly conus, due to visible natural markings), carved with frigate bird motifs. A small hole drilled at the top for suspension.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:264830
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