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Shell necklace

Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Shell necklace
 (20th century)

Medium
conus shell, banana seed, nylon cord

Measurements
41.0 × 19.3 × 2.3 cm

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

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

Accession Number
2008.309

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
The necklace is of pairs and of bases of aged well worn conus shells alternated with banana seeds.

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