Description (Labels & Markings)
A label glued on the catalogue card reads '1901.177 / San Cristoval / Soloman Is. / 1874 / Rev. J. Still, 1901 [added later:] Z 6774'.
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Author: Katherine Szabo

Description (Physical description)
[From accession register:] 'A necklace composed of white shell beads, which are divided by nine insertions of small porpoise teeth (total length 3 ft) '.
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Author: maa

Description (Labels & Markings)
A small label also attached to the object reads 'Z 6774'.
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Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
[From catalogue card1:] 'Necklace'. [From catalogue card 2:] 'Clam shell bead necklace interspersed with groups of flying fox teeth'.
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Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
Strand of white shell money with widely-spaced clusters of teeth (dolphin). The beads are all made of bivalve and all indications point to Anadara. Although the beads are very white and not terribly lustrous (which would generally indicate little wear), under magnification they are rounded and well-worn. There is no indication that the beads derive from more than one species, and the outer ribs are still evidence in cross-section on some beads.
Teeth: dolphin (conical) not porpoise (spade-shaped)
Event Date 1/11/2017
Author: Katherine Szabo