Neck Ornament

55-17-312

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 55-17-312
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Wax | Seed
Description

Pendant of beeswax decorated with red and black seeds. Native name.: Kulamika. Used in Pukamani ceremony. Single pendant

Length 40 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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