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CAS 1984-0008-0336   CAS 1984-0008-0336; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: New Georgia; Rubiana Lagoon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1928
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 9.5, Max Diam = ca. 18.0

Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0282   CAS 1984-0008-0282; Ornament
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Beads; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = ca. 76.5

Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0389   CAS 1984-0008-0389; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.3, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 92.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0331   CAS 1984-0008-0331; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 5.8, Length = 16.4

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0249A-E   CAS 1984-0008-0249A-E; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Width = 3.4, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

CAS 2014-0004-0001   CAS 2014-0004-0001; Bowl
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Large oval food serving bowl, carved from single piece of wood, with flat base, deep sides, and pointed ends that flare outward; Interior of bowl is carved out and surfaces are sanded smooth and left unadorned; Exterior is also sanded smooth and unadorned except for ridge that extends up the sides at each end and carved in low relief with row of contiguous diamonds on one end and series of incised chevrons and double row of squares on opposite end; Another ridge that encircles the bowl on the upper exterior sides, approx. 2 cm below the rim, is carved with a series of contiguous triangles; Small round appendage on one end of bowl is perforated, probably to allow for hanging bowl when not in use.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Width = 22.5, Length = 71.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0021   CAS 1984-0008-0021; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; A floral and geometric design is cut and filed along the outer edge of the bracelet, nearly encircling its entire diameter.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0022   CAS 1984-0008-0022; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Choiseul, Vella Lavella Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0023   CAS 1984-0008-0023; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0024   CAS 1984-0008-0024; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0025   CAS 1984-0008-0025; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0026   CAS 1984-0008-0026; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0027   CAS 1984-0008-0027; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0028   CAS 1984-0008-0028; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0029   CAS 1984-0008-0029; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0030   CAS 1984-0008-0030; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0247A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0247A,B; Bracelets (2)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelets (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelets (2) made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelets are completely undecorated
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A,B=0.8, Max Diam = A=10.9; B=9.2

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0242A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0242A,B; Bracelets (2)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelets (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelets (2) made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelets are completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A,B=0.8, Max Diam = A=7.2; B=7.3

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0279   CAS 1984-0008-0279; Earring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earring
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Single earring in the form of a chain of 10 interlocking rings, each fashioned from a narrow strip of turtle shell that is tapered at each end and then probably steamed and bent into circular shape while being strung together; Cut edges of each ring have been polished smooth; Generally, the rings alternate between larger and smaller.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Max Diam = 4.0, Length = ca. 32.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1984-0008-0352A   CAS 1984-0008-0352A; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Yanonga
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 69.0
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