Amulet Item Number: C1103 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oblong, rounded, brown piece that tapers at both ends. Has an animal head that has circular eyes with geometric patterns. There is a curved band around the 'waistline' separating the geometric designs on the head from the rest of the plain body. Lime used to emphasize design.
Narrative
From the Papuan Gulf region of Papua New Guinea.
Item History
- Made in Gulf, Papua New Guinea ? before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1930
- Owned by Nina Burnett-Potts before 1953
- Received from Nina Burnett-Potts (Donor) during 1953
What
- Name
- Amulet
- Identification Number
- C1103
- Type of Item
- amulet
- Material
- palm nut and lime mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 4.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 10.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett and Nina Burnett-Potts
- Received from
- Nina Burnett-Potts (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Gulf, Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1930 and before 1953
- Acquisition Date
- during 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 64