Nose Ornament
67-5-122
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 67-5-122 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Shell |
| Description | Of mangrove oyster shell. Motif is of fish, hence called tamono ni siala. Any mature man can wear this ordinary style. Given by Mafinisau of Gupuna. These are now out of fashion. |
| Length | 6.5 cm |
| Width | 3.7 cm |
| Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
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