Necklace Item Number: 3615/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Beaded necklace made of dark brown apple seeds; strung on series of plastic strings. Each seed has a small hole pierced through one end; other end hangs loosely. Multiple threads and seeds form a flower-like pattern; centres of flowers are open.
Narrative
According to the donor, the seed necklaces and boomerangs (3615/1-8) were collected in the 1970s-80s in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, in the areas of Halls Creek, Looma Broome and Derby.
Item History
- Made in Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia
- Owned by Gail Kyle before February 9, 2023
- Received from Gail Kyle (Donor) on February 9, 2023
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- 3615/4
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- apple seed and plastic
- Overall
- height 33.6 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Gail Kyle
- Received from
- Gail Kyle (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 9, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on February 9, 2023
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3615/0004