Pendant shell rattle. said by a native to be used for scraping +

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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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