Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2017-0002-0027 | |
| 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 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 = 5.8, Length = 2.2 | |