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Tema (Breast Ornament)

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NameTema (Breast Ornament)

ProductionSanta Cruz Islands

Classificationornaments, breastplates

Materialsturtle shell, shell white

DimensionsOverall: 134mm (diameter)

Registration NumberFE006575

Credit lineGift of Gisborne Art Gallery & Museum, 1975

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Category

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

Place

Made in: Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands)

People & Organisations

Belonged to: Tairāwhiti Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Tairāwhiti