Necklace Item Number: 1759/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A necklace consisting of twelve oblong carved pieces, each joined by three inter-linked circles. An oval pendant is attached with four inter-linked circles.
History Of Use
Ivory jewellery often had shells and beads of different colours mixed into it. These types of necklaces were mainly made by women but were worn by both men and women.
Item History
- Made in Tanzania ? or Kenya ? before 1930
- Collected during 1930
- Owned by E. T. Engle
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn before November 19, 1998
- Received from Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) on November 19, 1998
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- 1759/1
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- elephant ivory ? and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 0.9 cm, width 72.2 cm, depth 4.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kikuyu ?
- Previous Owner
- E. T. Engle and Audrey Hawthorn
- Received from
- Audrey Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tanzania ? or Kenya ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1930
- Collection Date
- during 1930
- Ownership Date
- before November 19, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 19, 1998
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1759/0001