Pendant
Production date
Unknown
Country
Solomon Islands
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Object detail
Description
Pendant- 'World'. Wooden cross above a circle with shell inlay. Cross and orb (globus cruciger) symbol.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander
RELIGIONS Anglican cross
RELIGIONS Anglican crucifix
COSTUME ACCESSORIES Jewellery pendant
RELIGIONS Anglican cross
RELIGIONS Anglican crucifix
COSTUME ACCESSORIES Jewellery pendant
Maker
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
L144 x W70 x H6 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood, shell inlay, fishing line.
Signature/Marks
WORLD
History and use
This object is from the Helen Barrett collection, which was donated to Queensland Museum in 2014. Miss Helen Barrett worked as a nurse with the Australian Board of Mission in Solomon Islands from 1947 until 1984. Barrett was based at Tasia in Isabel Province, and Maravovo on Guadalcanal before being stationed at the Hospital of the Epiphany at Fauabu, Malaita from 1968 until 1984. In the 1990s, Barrett worked with the Mothers Union in the Torres Strait Islands. Her collection largely comprises of objects that were presented as gifts over the course of her missionary work in Melanesia.
This pendant was made for the donor as a gift. It represent the Christian symbol of a globe and cross.
This pendant was made for the donor as a gift. It represent the Christian symbol of a globe and cross.
Registration number
E40680
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