Openwork Pendant Plaque
date
1986
creation place
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay
medium & support
Carved and polished wood with inlaid stone
measurements
6 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 1/8 in. (16.03 x 5.87 x 0.3 cm)
credit line
Gift of David T. Owsley
accession number
1991.068.184
keywords
accessories, animal, bird, breloque, carving, civilization, clothes, clothing, costume, costume accessory, culture, earth, jewelry, jewels, materiality, medallion, nature, necklace, non-Christian religion, pendant, Polynesian/Melanesian religion, religion, rite, sculpture, society, supernatural, trinket, world
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