Diorama Piece

2004-12-5.6

From: Solomon Islands | Malaita

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2004-12-5.6
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 shellornaments/currency.

Female figure wearing fiber skirt using hand-drill (called Futa) to make holes in shell discs.

Credit Line Gift of Marilyn and Robert Forney, 2004
Other Number ED2770F - Museum Education Number

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