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Shell necklace
(20th century)

Medium
shell, wild banana seed, nylon cord

Measurements
69.0 × 17.5 × 2.4 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008
© the artists

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
2008.306

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
The necklace is of aged well worn conus shells alternated with banana seeds. A well worn cowrie shell is the centrepiece.