Accession No
1927.206
Description
Necklace - [From catalogue card:] 'Necklace of [left blank] worn by widows.'
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; San Cristoval
Period
Source
Drew, Frederic Henry (Rev.) [collector]; Ridgeway, William (Prof.; Sir) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1927.206
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Seed; Plant; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Necklace formed of seven strands on which have been strung very small grey-brown shell or seed beads.
Event Date 7/10/2015
Author: maa
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: A round label with metallic rim attached to the object reads '27.206 / SAN CRISTOVAL / Colld by DREW / Ridgeway / Bqt' on one side and 'Worn by widows [added later:] CURRENCY?' on the other side.
Event Date 7/10/2015
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Necklace of [left blank] worn by widows.'
Event Date 7/10/2015
Author: maa
FM:268717
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