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Tema (Breast Ornament)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE003830; Tema (Breast Ornament) ; view 01

FE003830; Tema (Breast Ornament) ; view 02

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item details

NameTema (Breast Ornament)

ProductionSanta Cruz Islands

Classificationornaments, breastplates

Materialsturtle shell

DimensionsOverall:

Registration NumberFE003830

Credit linePurchased 1943

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Category

Made of: turtle shell
Type of: ornaments
breastplates
Influenced by: Santa Cruz Islander

Place

Made in: Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands)