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Description: Tasmanian Aboriginal shell necklace. Pale pink rice shells (Truncatella scalarina) interspersed with dark stripey button shells (Bembicium auratum or melamostomum ). Donated by the Bowman family in 1996. Mounted by Betty Grace in 2004. Format: realia Object: necklaces Material: shells Titles: Tasmanian Aboriginal Necklace No. 4 Subjects: Aboriginal culture; jewellery; women's clothing & accessories People/Orgs: Bowman, Elizabeth Places: Cape Barren Island, Tasmania Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00451 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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