RRN - Items - MOA: 3536/2 - Breast Ornament

Breast Ornament Item Number: 3536/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large crescent-shaped shell neckpiece. Two holes drilled into the top corners. Both sides are iridescent; gold sheen on front, silver on back. Natural ridges visible on front; back of shell is smooth.

Item History

Made in Papua New Guinea
Collected during 1963
Owned by Geoffrey Hainsworth before 2011
Owned by Carole Hainsworth before November 23, 2021
Received from Carole Hainsworth (Donor) on November 23, 2021

What

Name: Breast Ornament
Identification Number: 3536/2
Type of Item: ornament
Material: shell
Overall: height 17.7 cm, width 20.6 cm, depth 1.9 cm

Who

Culture: New Guinea
Previous Owner: Geoffrey Hainsworth and Carole Hainsworth
Received from: Carole Hainsworth (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution: MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in: Papua New Guinea

When

Collection Date: during 1963
Ownership Date: before 2011 and before November 23, 2021
Acquisition Date: on November 23, 2021

Other

Condition: fair
Accession Number: 3536/0002