Breast Ornament Item Number: C156 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Slightly curved, flat, iridescent pearl-like piece with the shape of a bird with wings outstretched. Linear design emphasized with black and having a diamond-shaped pattern outline. Lower wings have open work design that consists of six circles at either side. Central diamond shape cut out in the middle surrounded by curvi-linear lines.
Item History
- Made in New Georgia, Solomon Islands before 1909
- Collected during 1909
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Solomon Islands
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Georgia, Solomon Islands
When
- Creation Date
- before 1909
- Collection Date
- during 1909
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 65
- Accession Number
- 2191/0567