An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Made of tridacna shell. Six such ornaments are threaded on a string and used as a necklace for men. Frigate birds drawn on the surface represents the spirits of ancestors.
Collection Number | H0138433 |
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Artefact | Ornament |
Location | Solomon Islands - San Cristobal |
Materials | Shell |
Dimensions/Weight | H: 1.7 cm / W: 6.0 cm / D: 6.0 cm / Wght: 34.8 g |