Accession No
E 1910.148
Description
Ear ornament of turtle shell, bent to form an overlapping ring.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Malaita Province; Malaita
Period
Source
Drew, Frederic Henry (Rev.) [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1910.148; MAA: Z 10821
Cultural Affliation
Material
Tortoise-shell
Local Term
Measurements
57mm x 59mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
An old label glued to the catalogue card reads: 'E 1910.148. Ear pendant. Malaita. Solomon Is. 1909. F.H. Drew, Esq.' Added later: 'Z 10821'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Turtle shell ear pendant. It is much more like an arm band but is definitely worn suspended from the perforated lobe of the ear'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Ear ornament of turtle shell, bent to form an overlapping ring.
Event Date 13/5/2015
Author: maa
FM:268192
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