Description (Labels & Markings)
A small label attached to the object reads '23.1482 B / Shell money / Solomon ID'.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
[From catalogue card:] 'A. Red & white shell money. B. White shell money.'
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
A short length of white shell money.
Event Date 29/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Analysis)
A relatively short strand of white shell beads. The white shell beads are made from the spires of Pterygia (=Imbricaria) punctata. The beads are well ground around the periphery, but are also rounded and polished through wear. Bead diameters c. 4.8 - 5.1 mm (derived from sample of 5).
Event Date 2/11/2017
Author: Katherine Szabo