Man's earrings
Artist
Plains
Location where collectedMontana, United States
MediumDentalia shell, sinew, beads, metal
DimensionsOther: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ogden B. Read
Object number1881.3.105 A-B
DescriptionTwo matching earrings each composed of nine tooth shells arranged in three tiers. There is a large piece of shell, possibly abalone, attached to the end with sinew. Spouting off from the side are four small tooth shells linked together in two tiers by dark blue beads. Tied to the small tooth shell and bead "spout" is a small triangular piece of tin.On View
Not on viewCollections
NOTHERN PLAINS
MELANESIA/INDONESIA
early 20th century
