Necklace Item Number: 2596/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Finely polished cow bone necklace strung on plastic filament (fishing line?). Small cylinder-shaped bone beads alternate with elongated rectangular bone pieces which curve to a point (like skis); ends of necklace have areas of just small beads. Necklace has metal hook clasp at ends.
Narrative
Bossen worked as a veterinarian for FAO/UNDP in Samoa from 1973-75.
Item History
- Made in Samoa
- Collected between 1973 and 1975
- Owned by Frits Bossen before October 8, 2003
- Received from Frits Bossen (Donor) on October 8, 2003
What
Who
- Culture
- Samoan
- Previous Owner
- Frits Bossen
- Received from
- Frits Bossen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Samoa
When
- Collection Date
- between 1973 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2596/0004