Pubic Ornament

P80B

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P80B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Coconut Shell
Description

Pubic ornament or covering. Coconut shell. Triangular piece of coconut shell, slightly convex-concave. Two small holes drilled at corners of top (broad) end, through which is threaded a double strand of twisted cord.

Height 9 cm
Width 7.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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