Money Item Number: 2534/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shell pendant attached in two places to a wide woven band which tapers at ends. Band has a cowrie shell at each end close to where it is attached with knots through holes in the kina shell. Shell has a deep cresent shape with rounded ends. Entire object is covered with a red pigment, although back of shell shows some original colouring. Paper sticker on front.
Item History
- Made in Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea during 1995
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2000
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before December 6, 2000
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on December 6, 2000
What
- Name
- Money
- Identification Number
- 2534/1
- Type of Item
- money
- Material
- kina shell, cowrie shell, fibre and pigment
- Overall
- height 36.5 cm, width 18.4 cm, depth 1.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Melpa ?
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 1995
- Collection Date
- during 2000
- Ownership Date
- before December 6, 2000
- Acquisition Date
- on December 6, 2000
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 64
- Accession Number
- 2534/0001