Accession No
1921.565.6
Description
Rectangular pendant of mother of pearl, carved in open-work with geometrical motifs reminiscent of the frigate bird. Pierced with a small hole for suspension in the centre of the top edge. Decorated with semi-drilled holes on the iridescent side, marking the eyes of the birds.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Bourne, Edmond [Brother] [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1921.565.6
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
71mm x 60mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'21.565.6.' inscribed in black on the object.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1921.565.5-8: '4 Breast pendants of pearl shell' [added later:] 'all carefully carved'. [Added later:] 'Grey colour'.
Event Date 1921
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Rectangular pendant of mother of pearl, carved in open-work with geometrical motifs reminiscent of the frigate bird. Pierced with a small hole for suspension in the centre of the top edge. Decorated with semi-drilled holes on the iridescent side, marking the eyes of the birds.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:264877
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