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Ornament Fragment (uncertain)

2013-18-67

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-67
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Mollusk Shell
Description

Curved fragment of shell, flat on both sides. White. Large area chipped away on one side. Tape label reading “Polle.” Surface archaeological find. One of a collection of shell ornaments and fragments, mostly segments of rings, found together in an approximately 10 by 2 foot area of storm eroded beach on Polle Island.
Length 12.5 cm
Width 0.8 cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 383 - Collector Number

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