Cowrie shell necklace

Name/Title

Cowrie shell necklace

Entry/Object ID

E-45

Description

Shells are worn and yellowed, with some chipped at the string holes. Monofilament tie knot is visible.

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Ethnography
Anthropology

Acquisition

Accession

95.1.33

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Polynesia

Continent

Oceania

Culture/Tribe

Samoan

Dimensions

Length

20 in

Color

Cream

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

Shells worn and yellowed, with chipped holes were it it strung together. Handle with care.