Summary
A single strand necklace of shells threaded on nylon fishing line.
Physical Description
A single strand necklace of shells threaded on nylon. It has a repeated pattern of one white tubular shell followed by a grouping of cone shells, the segments varying in quantities, sizes and types of shells. The pattern is repeated for length of necklace.
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
380 mm (Length), 55 mm (Width), 22 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