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Earring or ornament of 2 wedge shaped shells, held by beads and +
Earring or ornament of 2 wedge shaped shells, held by beads and +
Object Number 46-78-70/2425
Display Title Earring or ornament of 2 wedge shaped shells, held by beads and +
Descriptions
Object Description Earring or ornament of 2 wedge shaped shells, held by beads and +
Inventory Description Earring, tortoise shell hook, flat white beads, two triangular shells, seed bead
Classification
  • Earring
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Caroline Islands
Materials Tortoiseshell, Shell, Glass, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (2 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2425
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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