Accession No
1921.565.20
Description
Pendant of pearl-shell with fretted top and incised fish motif on the back.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Bourne.Edmond [Brother] [collector]; von Hügel, Anatole (Baron) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1921.565.20
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: ’21.565.20’ inscribed in black ink on the back of the object.
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] ‘Pearl shell crescent with fretted top on reverse – a fish’ and [added later:] ‘Cream/yellow colour’.
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Crescent-shaped pendant of mother of pearl. The top edge is carved with frigate bird motifs in open work. Slightly scalloped edge decorated with worn incisions: dots along the top edge and a large ?bonito fish underneath.
Event Date 12/2/2016
Author: maa
FM:264833
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