Necklace
Kina shell necklace/pearl shell necklace. Attached to a braided wire and embellished with bits of plastic (from food packaging?) and fabric, made into decorations. Inside of shell is glossy and opalescent, while the outside of the shell has a somewhat more matte finish. Woven wire ranges in between a few different colors: yellow, red, and green. Circa 1980's.
- Object: Necklace
- Artist: -
- Circa: 1980's
- Dimensions: 9.5" D (diagonal) x 7.5" L x 7.5" W x 0.75" H (shell) 10.5" L (braided wire folded) ~ 18.25" L x 7.5
- Culture Area: Oceania / South Pacific / Papua New Guinea
- Cultural Group: Papua New Guinea
- Cultural Context: Kina shells are rare treasures from Papua New Guinea and a sign of wealth and prosperity.
- Donor: Sharon Koch
- Catalog #: 119.027