Item X 10352 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. A single strand of string is attached to one end.