Necklace
2013-18-88B
From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Tol | Wonip
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 2013-18-88B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Tol | Wonip |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Clam Shell |
| Description | Small white clam shells strung on nylon line. Party favor given to judges and other dignitaries at a December 26th Aruuan Kirisimas (Second Christmas) hymn singing contest in the village of Chuyukiano on the island of Tol, circa 1966. As the only American living on the island at the time the collector was seated at the head table and received the necklaces. |
| Length | 74 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013 |
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