R01608.ATS787.Riji on hair string

AO ID	ATS787
Title	Riji on hair string
Other title	Pearl shell pubic cover
Item type	Physical Object
Object type	ArtCarvingHairShells (Anatomy)
Medium	Engraved pearlshell with ochre and human hair
Extent (#items)	1
Extent (dimensions)	18 x 12.5 x 1.5 cm (shell only); 35.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm (hair string extended)(irregular, largest dimensions)
Provenance	Collection of Leslie M. Haynes and Janice M. Haynes Donated by Janice Haynes, 2016
Subject	Carving (Decorative arts) - AustraliaShells - AustraliaCostume and clothing - Necklaces, pendants etc.Material culture - Shell objects and decorations
Registration number	R01608