Accession No

E 1901.178 C


Description

Ear plug


Place

Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Ulawa


Period


Source

Still, John (Rev.) [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

E 1901.178 C; MAA: Z 6787; AR 1902.1298


Cultural Affliation


Material

Bamboo; Resin; Shell


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (CMS Description)
Small ear plug of bamboo. Decorated with two discs of shell set in resin at either ends. Similar in design, size and shape to Z 6786.
Event Date 13/5/2015
Author: maa


Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: an old label glued to the catalogue card reads: '1901.178 C Ulawa Solomon Is. 1874. Rev. John Still, 1901'.
Event Date 13/5/2015
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Ear plug from Ulawa'.
Event Date 13/5/2015
Author: maa


FM:268190

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