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Gorget (chest ornament) from the Bismarck Archipelago

Chest ornament made of Nassarius shell beads. Nassarius shells were also used as money.

Gorget (chest ornament) from the Bismarck Archipelago
Collection Number H0136616
Artefact Gorget
Location New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago
Materials Shells, Plant fibre
Dimensions/Weight H: 2.6 cm / W: 43.0 cm / D: 44.6 cm / Wght: 636.0 g

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