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necklace

human history
  • Other Name

    Shell Necklace (maker's title)

  • Description

    necklace, string of 24 knotted orange shells interspersed with agate beads. In the center section, there are pearlescent enamel silver shapes. From left to right: shell, a real flax snail shell, shell and shark are separated by beads coral, mother of pearl, pounamu, silver. Clasped with a silver hook and eye. Cord is natural coloured and waxed. Enamel shapes are coloured on both sides with a different colour.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2015.80.1
  • Accession Date
    23 Sep 2015
  • Department
necklace, 2015.80.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY NC

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