Summary
A single strand necklace of shells threaded on nylon fishing line. The pattern has been created by separating the clusters of small shells with a tusk shell.
Physical Description
A single strand necklace of shells threaded on nylon. The repeated pattern is four necklace shells (off white to yellow) followed by a white (tusk) shell.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Ornament, neck
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Maker
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Cultural Groups
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Locality
Maningrida, Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Date Produced
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Full length
365 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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Type of item
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Discipline
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Category
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life