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R01572.ATS733.Riji
AO ID
ATS733
Title
Riji
Item type
Physical Object
Object type
Art
Carving
Shells (Anatomy)
Hair
Art - Production - Materials / techniques - Ochre
Medium
Engraved pearlshell with ochre and human hair
Extent (#items)
1
Extent (dimensions)
10 x 6.2 x 1 cm (shell only); 50 x 6.2 x 1 cm (with hair string extended) (irregular, largest dimensions)
Creation place / original location
Western Australia (WA)
Provenance
Purchased for the collection, 2015
Subject
Costume and clothing - Necklaces, pendants etc.
Material culture - Shell objects and decorations
Access rights
Open access
Registration number
R01572