Buli Kula

human history

Buli Kula. Cowrie shell. Intended for personal adornment. Light yellow colour, darker around the grooves at the opening of the inner cavity of the cowrie shell. Two holes drilled into the shell for the suspension cord to thread through.

Nama tāpiringa: 1925.92 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Golden cowrie shell (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.92

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Apr 1925

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

13555 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
6 Mātātuhi
ornament, 1925.92, 13555, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 21 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, 1925.92, 13555, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 21 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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