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Pendant shell rattle. said by a native to be used for scraping +
Pendant shell rattle. said by a native to be used for scraping +
Object Number 00-8-70/55408
Display Title Pendant shell rattle. said by a native to be used for scraping +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Pendant, two cut shells, attached with twisted fiber cordage
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / France / French Polynesia
Additional Geographic Terms Society Islands
Materials Shell, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 8 x 7 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55408
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1899-1900)
Collector Dr. William McMichael Woodworth (1899-1900)
Collector U.S. Fish Commission Ship Albatross Expedition (1899-1900)
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz (1900)

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