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Shell neck ornament

Andaman Islands

 

Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection

Given to the Museum in 1884

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Shell neck ornament, Andaman Islands

In many cultures beads have been worn by both men and women. This string of black and white sea-shell beads from the Andaman Islands in India was worn by both sexes either around the head or neck.

View database record 1884.73.29