Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: 'Z 10978' inscribed in black ink on the object. 'necklace' previously written on the object and then erased is still visible. 'Solomon' and '[?] Herbert' written in pencil on the object. A small label glued to the card reads 'E 1908.284 / Solomon / (Sir R. Herbert’s sale) / Bt through Freeman, 1905 / Purchased, 1908' in black ink.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Unless the object has been recently altered (which upon examination, seems doubtful), the descriptions from the catalogue cards do not match the object currently marked as Z 10978. The object found is similar in form to 1921.565.18 – the general shape draws on the frigate bird motif. There is however, only one suspension hole at the top and there is no suspension cord. The outer surface of the shell has been left rough.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 10978: 'Small clam shell neck pendant, the design being suggestive of bird. The neck cord is of woven native fibre and there are 2 small clam shell rings through which the cord passes.'
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for E 1908.284: 'Breast ornament' and [added later:] 'of white shell, a flat frog-like figure with plaited suspension loop bearing two shell rings.'
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau