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.”
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for 1921.565.5-8: 'One of] 4 Breast pendants of pearl shell' and [added later:] 'all carefully carved'. [Added later:] 'Grey colour'.
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '21.565.6.' inscribed in black on the object.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS 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