Accession No
1921.565.9
Description
Pendant, crescent-shaped, made of mother of pearl.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Bourne.Edmond [Brother] [collector]; von Hügel, Anatole (Baron) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1921.565.9
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: ’21.565.9’ inscribed in black ink on the back of the object.
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card for 1921.565.9-10:] ‘One of] Two crescents of pearl shell (1 with fretted top).'
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa
Description (CMS 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 (?shark) incised on the iridescent side, at one end.
Event Date 12/2/2016
Author: maa
FM:264902
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