Tongan. <em>Girdle or Necklace</em>. Shell, seeds, nylon cord, 5 7/8 × 34 13/16 in. (15 × 88.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Elmina R. Lucke, 69.9.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.69.9.2_overall.jpg)

Girdle or Necklace

Artist:Tongan

Medium: Shell, seeds, nylon cord

Geograhical Locations:

Dimensions: 5 7/8 × 34 13/16 in. (15 × 88.5 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 69.9.2

Image: CUR.69.9.2_overall.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Girdle or necklace of double strand of cowrie shells alternating with bright red seeds. Strung on modern nylon cord.

Brooklyn Museum