Accession No
Z 11195
Description
Shell money/currency made of plant fibre and white shell beads.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Isabel
Period
Source
von Hügel, Anatole (Baron) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 11195; MAA: O.VI.43.H
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plant fibre; shell
Local Term
Measurements
1050mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A small label attached to the object reads: 'Z 11195' in black ink.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Labels & Markings)
A small metal label attached to the object reads: 'O.VI.43.H.' in white ink.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Analysis)
10-stranded necklace woven together at the ends. Most of the length of all of the strands is a double-woven cord lashed in figures-of-8. At regular intervals are spaced white shell discs made of Anadara. A couple of Chama beads have been integrated as well. The Anadara beads are consistently well-finished and well-worn.
Event Date 10/11/2017
Author: Katherine Szabo
Description (Physical description)
10 lengths of white shell beads strung on a plaited cord of plant fibre.
Event Date 10/11/2017
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:278601
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