Accession No
1921.565.9
Description
Crescent-shaped pendant of mother of pearl. The top edge is straight and pierced with two holes to attach a cord (missing). There is a small marine animal (possibly a shark) incised on the iridescent side, at one end.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Bourne, Edmond [Brother] [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1921.565.9
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
’21.565.9’ inscribed in black ink on the back of the object.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1921.565.9-10: '2 crescents of pearl shell (1 with fretted top). [ Added later in biro:] '9. Plain. two holes at top. White with yellow edges. 10. Frigate birds on to. White with green red tint.'
Event Date 1921
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Crescent-shaped pendant of mother of pearl. The top edge is straight and pierced with two holes to attach a cord (missing). There is a small marine animal (possibly a shark) incised on the iridescent side, at one end.
Event Date 12/2/2016
Author: maa
FM:264902
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