Men's ear decorations ("rade") inserted into holes in ear lobes. made of plaite

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Object Number 970-29-70/4794

Display Title Men's ear decorations ("rade") inserted into holes in ear lobes. made of plaite

Descriptions

Object Description Men's ear decorations ("rade") inserted into holes in ear lobes. made of plaited fern.

Inventory Description Ear ornament, slender, cylindrical, woven, red and yellow designs

Classification

Jewelry
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Solomon islands

Additional Geographic Terms Malaita, North; Lau Lagoon

Materials Plant fiber, Dye

Dimensions Overall: 22.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (8 7/8 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 970-29-70/4794

Provenance

Collector Pierre Maranda

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