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Shell pendant attached in two places to a wide woven band which tapers at ends. Band has a cowrie shell at each end close to where it is attached with knots through holes in the kina shell. Shell has a deep cresent shape with rounded ends. Entire object is covered with a red pigment, although back of shell shows some original colouring. Paper sticker on front.

Culture
Melpa ?
Material
kina shell, cowrie shell, fibre and pigment
Made in
Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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