Neck ornament
Production date
1986
Country
Cook Islands
State/Province
Southern Group
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Description
Neck ornament consists of a polished pearl-shell, convex side facing outwards, almost surrounded by plaited RITO section with a decorative edge. Plaited RITO strands and cowrie shell attached near the top of the pearl-shell, for fastening the ornament around the neck.
Northern Cook Islands style
Northern Cook Islands style
Classification
COSTUME ACCESSORIES Jewellery necklace
INDIGENOUS CULTURES
INDIGENOUS CULTURES
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Production date
1986
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Measurements
L300 x W195 x H6 mm
Media/Materials description
Plant fibre, shell, nylon fishing line
History and use
This necklace was made for sale as a tourist item and is based on ornaments worn as part of dance costumes in the Cook Islands. The piece has been woven from rito- the young, inner leaves of a coconut palm. Rito weaving is a distinctive Cook Islands artform and is used to make hats, fans and other ornaments.
Registration number
E31110
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