Accession No
Z 7615 C
Description
One of four shell pendants of ground Tridacna shell in triangular form, drilled for suspension, called "O" and worn only by married women. With fringe and string to tie round neck
Place
Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Queensland; Torres Strait; Mer
Period
late 19th century
Source
Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 7615 C; OH 1026 C
Cultural Affliation
Torres Strait Islander
Material
Shell; Tridacna Shell
Local Term
O; Wauri o; Kaukau o
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Haddon, Dr A.C. in ? 1898; Ref. Plate: 64; Pl. XVI, figs 18 & 19
Event Date 3/11/1994
Author: rachel hand
Description (CMS Description)
Card 1: '"O" Shell pendant.'
Card 2: '"O" triangular ornament of cone shell with fringe and string to tie round neck; B. narrower one, no string, 2 holes (24).'
Card 3: 'Four specimens ground Tridacna shell in triangular form, drilled for suspension. No Decoration.'
Has attachment of native string. Worn only by married women; Good.
Event Date 3/11/1994
Author: rachel hand
FM:287044
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