EA/99/48 - 
arm ornament

arm ornament

Objectcode
EA/99/48
Description (brief)
Bracelet consisting of five separate bands carved from five Trochus shells . The bands are probably ground and polished. In several places a mother-of-pearl shine can be seen. The bracelet was worn and collected in the Baliem, it is uncertain whether they were also made there.
Dimensions (Ø)
10,0 cm
Production technique
grinding, polishing

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » shell » trochus shell
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » shell » triton shell
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » arm, wrist and finger jewelry