Accession No
E 1901.179 B
Description
Nose stick of mother of pearl in the shape of a bird's head and breast
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; San Cristobal
Period
Source
Still, John (Rev.) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1901.179 B; MAA: Z 10969
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: An old label glued to the catalogue card reads: 'Nose Ornaments. 1901.179. San Christoval. Solomon Is. 1874. Rev. John Still, 1901.' The shape of the two birds is still visible on the label.
Event Date 9/4/2015
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Nose stick made of mother of pearl in the shape of a bird's head and breast'.
Event Date 9/4/2015
Author: maa
FM:268062
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