Accession No
E 1902.183 E
Description
Ring made from a piece of conus shell, possibly an earring or a pendant. It is circular in section. E 1902.183 A-E are all tied together.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Late 19th century
Source
Ruddock, David (Rev.) [collector]; Froude, Robert Edmund [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1902.183 E; MAA: Z 6791 E
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
42mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'E 1902.183 E.' and 'Z 6791' inscribed in black ink on the object. A small label attached to pendants E 1902.183 A-E reads: '1902.183 a-e / Shell Rings / Solomon Is. / (Ruddock Coll.) / * R. E. Froude Esq.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for E 1902.183 E: '?Pendant. [added later:] 'flat white shell ring with carved projection.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
The historic description on the catalogue is incorrect. This ring is not flat and presents no carved projection. It is circular in section and has been carved from a conus shell.
Event Date 29/9/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Ring made from a piece of conus shell, possibly an earring or a pendant. It is circular in section. E 1902.183 A-E are all tied together.
Event Date 18/6/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:268693
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