Necklace Item Number: 3274/29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White cowrie shells strung on a red plaited pandanus fibre. Two decorative pandanus fibre and shell rosettes hang off the bottom.
Narrative
Collected by Jack A. Tobin
Item History
- Made in Marshall Islands
- Collected between 1980 and 1989
- Owned by William H. Alkire before August 16, 2017
- Received from William H. Alkire (Donor) on August 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- 3274/29
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- cowrie shell, pandanus leaf, dye and metal
- Overall
- height 31.5 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Marshallese
- Previous Owner
- William H. Alkire
- Received from
- William H. Alkire (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Marshall Islands
When
- Collection Date
- between 1980 and 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0029