Diorama Piece

2004-12-5.7

From: Solomon Islands | Malaita

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2004-12-5.7
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 shell ornaments/currency.

Female figure wearing fiber skirt bent over fire (2004-12-5.8) to heat shell to change color to red or light brown.

Credit Line Gift of Marilyn and Robert Forney, 2004
Other Number ED2770G - Museum Education Number

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