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Simple circle of tortoise shell, with a smaller circle cut from the +
Simple circle of tortoise shell, with a smaller circle cut from the +
Object Number 46-78-70/2430
Display Title Simple circle of tortoise shell, with a smaller circle cut from the +
Descriptions
Object Description Simple circle of tortoise shell, with a smaller circle cut from the +
Inventory Description Ornament, large tortoise shell ring, flat, wide, with small perforation at top
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Federated States of Micronesia / <State> / Caroline Islands
Materials Tortoiseshell
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 13.7 x 0.3 cm (5 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2430
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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