Description (CMS Description)
Pendant of mother of pearl, decorated with frigate bird heads at the ends, wings along the sides (one broken) and tails at the bottom. The top edge is provided with two square protrusions. Each has been drilled for suspension. On the inside of the shell, the edges have been lightly serrated. On the outside of the shell, the rougher shell surface is still visible.
Event Date 12/2/2016
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Labels and inscriptions: ‘E 1902.135’ inscribed in white ink on the object. ‘Z 10971’ inscribed in black ink. ‘1208’ [in a circle) and ‘5145’ inscribed in white ink [W.D. Webster numbers]. A small label glued to the catalogue card for Z 10971 reads: ‘1902.135 / Neck pendant / Solomon Is.’
Event Date 12/2/2016
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] ‘Neck pendant or breast ornament of mother of pearl. There is a slight suggestion of bird design.’
Event Date 12/2/2016
Author: maa