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Armlet, c. 1900 West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Turtle shell; 5 x 3 ¾ …
Armband
Armlet, c. 1900 West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Turtle shell; 5 x 3 ¾ …
Armlet, c. 1900 West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Turtle shell; 5 x 3 ¾ x 4 in. 2011.13.2 Bowers Museum Purchase

Armband

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-arm ornaments
Datec. 1900
Made AtWest New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumTurtle shell
Dimensions5 x 3 3/4 x 4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 x 10.2 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Purchase
Object number2011.13.2
DescriptionBrown turtle shell armband with carved decoration on exterior. Patterned with repeating arrows and crosses with concentric circles at center.
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