Bracelet
P1645A
From: Caroline Islands | Yap
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | P1645A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Yapese |
Provenience | Caroline Islands | Yap |
Date Made | 1903 |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Shell |
Description | Shell bracelet consisting of a hollowed-out cone shell. ". . . a large white conical sea-shell, whereof the base and all the interior sprials have been cut away; this is worn like a cuff on the wrist with the big end upward. It seems incredible that they can get their hands through so small an opening, but in some way they do squeeze them through." ". . . . much affected by old men." [The Island of Stone Money, p. 67) |
Height | 13 cm |
Width | 9.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1904 |
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