Bracelet

P1645A

From: Caroline Islands | Yap

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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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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