Diorama Piece
2004-12-5.7
From: Solomon Islands | Malaita
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 2004-12-5.7 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Malaita |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Shell | Plant Fiber |
| Technique | Carved | Inlaid |
| Description | Piece of diorama illustrating the manufacture and wearing of shell ornaments/currency. Female figure wearing fiber skirt bent over fire (2004-12-5.8) to heat shell to change color to red or light brown. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marilyn and Robert Forney, 2004 |
| Other Number | ED2770G - Museum Education Number |
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