Item X 10344 Ornament, neck, McArthur River, Gulf, Northern Territory, Australia, 1900

Summary

This necklace is typical of the type of ornament made and worn by women. These and other similar ornaments were made for both ceremonial and decorative purposes.

Physical Description

A necklace made of multiple cords of vegetable fibre string encased in red ochre. The band is stitched through at either end and strips of cloth are attached to either end.