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Catalog Number

CAS 2017-0002-0026   CAS 2017-0002-0026; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Bracelet fashioned from a very narrow strip of turtle shell that is tapered at each end and then probably steamed and bent into circular shape; Entire piece has been polished smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.3, Length = 0.7