Neck ornament- coix seeds
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Unknown
Country
Solomon Islands
State/Province
Isabel
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Description
String of coix seeds with twelve decorative loops
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander neck ornament
COSTUME ACCESSORIES Jewellery necklace
COSTUME ACCESSORIES Jewellery necklace
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Unknown
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Measurements
L. 750mm
Media/Materials description
Coix seeds, fishing line
History and use
This necklace 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 necklace is made from a string of coix seeds, also known as Job's tears.
This necklace is made from a string of coix seeds, also known as Job's tears.
Registration number
E40751
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