Nose ornament

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Title

Nose ornament

Content partner

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Collection

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Description

Described here as a reel-like nose ornament, also classified as a gangogango and worn in the septum. This one has the advantage of being able to hold additional ornaments on the ends. Ear plug ornament of bone, decorated with a tassle of pink shell discs and small teeth., Bone, decorated with a tassel of pink shell discs and small teeth., 55 x 18 x 14mm - HxWxD

Format

Image

Creator

Unknown Maker

URL

https://collection.waikatomuseum.org.nz/objects/11626

Related subjects

Jewelry / Adornment / Star Harbour, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands

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