Breast Ornament Item Number: C149 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rounded, black tear drop shape with a spade-shaped projection at the rounded end. Brown string is wrapped around the base of the projection. Bilateral linear geometric designs filled with white clay are decorated on both sides. One side has a design that consists of zig zags near the pointed end. Other side has a design that consists of a leaf-like pattern.
History Of Use
Worn on the chest
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
- Accession Number
- 2191/0560