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R02158.ATS1077.Riji
AO ID
ATS1077
Title
Riji
Item type
Physical Object
Object type
Art
Carving
Hair
Shells (Anatomy)
Art - Production - Materials / techniques - Ochre
Medium
Engraved pearlshell with ochre and human hair
Extent (#items)
1
Extent (dimensions)
8.5 x 5 x 0.5 cm (shell only); 42.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm (with hair string extended) (irregular, largest dimensions)
Creation place / original location
Bidyadanga / Lagrange (WA West Kimberley SE51-10)
Provenance
Gift of Roberta Cowan, 2009
Subject
Costume and clothing - Necklaces, pendants etc.
Material culture - Shell objects and decorations
Access rights
Open access
Registration number
R02158