Diorama Base
2004-12-5.1
From: Solomon Islands | Malaita
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 2004-12-5.1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Malaita |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Shell |
| Technique | Carved | Inlaid |
| Description | Base for diorama illustrating the manufacture and wearing of shell ornaments/currency. Oval disc with triangular pieces of shell inlaid around edge. Carved indentations for seated and/or standing figures and vessels. A few shell beads glued to surface. |
| Length | 54 cm |
| Width | 43 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marilyn and Robert Forney, 2004 |
| Other Number | ED2770A - Museum Education Number |
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