Fisherman's pectoral or fetish

Provenance

Acquired by the Sainsbury Family in 1964. Donated to the Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia in 1973 as part of the original gift.

Not on display

Title/Description: Fisherman's pectoral or fetish

Born: 1800 - 1899

Object Type: Ornament

Materials: Tortoise shell

Measurements: h. 190 x w. 75 x d. 05 mm

Accession Number: 174

Historic Period: 19th century

Production Place: Oceania, Pacific, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands

Credit Line: Donated by Robert and Lisa Sainsbury, 1973