Shell bracelet

Name/Title

Shell bracelet

Entry/Object ID

MAR-C3C-011

Description

White bracelet with slightly tapered outer band. Likely shell. Wavy lines on visible on surface. Heavy weight.

Dimensions

Height

2 cm

Width

0.9 cm

Diameter

8.2 cm

Condition

Date Examined

Jul 11, 2023

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

1 tapered galong. Shows wavy lines. Kimo.

General Notes

Note Type

Context from preliminary Rungus dictionary

Note

kimo - 1) from clam - come back on itself - not touch banal amu' ko pio nong banal 2) clam reference: giant clam 3) shell of giant clam 4) bracelet reference: shell bracelets made from giant clam- worn above and below saring. Worn every day. (Appendix Thirteen) 5) bracelet reference: shell bracelet worn above arm brass made from shell of giant clam kimo' - giant clams, family tridacnidae, tridacna crocea