Arm ornament

human history

Nassa shell armlet - four rows of nassa shells. Four lengths of rolled fibre ties at each end. Nassa shells are attaached to band of woven rolled fibre.

Nama tāpiringa: 1958.57.108 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Dec 2025
Wāhi
New Britain/Bismarck Archipelago/New Guinea (PRE 1975)
Accession Number

1958.57.108

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

35339.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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