H18.1063

Necklace of clustered, small, white and brown shells "Necklace of clustered small, white and brown shells. (23 inches) Provenance is unknown but this is similar to other necklaces in the Polynesian collection. D. Cooper 1/80." (warehouse card) "Many wreaths such as this were made on Raiatea, one of the Society islands. Popular in Tahiti, turn-of-the-century (Same construction as 18.1065 & 74.639.2690). Shells of all gray white--tree snails. Cotton string." (Roger Rose, 4/95)

Used: Personal adornment