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Arm ring of giant clam shell
Arm ring of giant clam shell
Object Number 40-12-70/1927
Display Title Arm ring of giant clam shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bracelet, carved shell ring, wide with annular carved grooves
Classification
  • Bracelet
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands / <State> / Choiseul Island?
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 8 x 3.2 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-12-70/1927

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