Bead ornament

human history

Bead ornament. This is a carved ivory whale bone bead. It is shaped like a an oval sphere. Its form taper's off into two flat surfaces on each side. Both sides feature a drilled perforation that connects internally. Its surface is smooth and pale yellow in colour.

Accession number: 1931.339 Last Update: 11 Jun 2018
Other Name

lei

pendant

Bead ornament

Accession Number

1931.339

Accession Date

1931

Other Id

16529.1 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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ornament, 1931.339, 16529.1, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 17 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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