ornament, neck

human history

Very rare necklet worn by men. It is made from the ear rings (hakaruwa) which are laboriously ground from shells. 41 rings in total, in varying sizes. Each shell strung and knotted into place with fibre. Some shells have natural reddish-pink colour.

Accession number: 1930.16 Last Update: 20 Aug 2021
Place
Unknown
Accession Number

1930.16

Accession Date

1930

Other Id

4634 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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