Cowrie Necklace

A necklace made from three rows of cowrie shells.

Further Information

  • Type: Body adornment, jewellery
  • Object: Cowrie Necklace
  • Materials: Shell
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 770mm [L] x 20mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1953
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: G. Smyly; P. Crampton Smyly
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1953.25.20

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