Port & River — 1900-1935
Shell, black cowrie shell from torres straits
Imported to London from countries around the India and Pacific oceans, Cowry shells were popular with collectors. This example came from the Torres Straits, north of Australia.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/610
- Object name:
- shell, black cowrie shell from torres straits
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
shell
- Measurements/duration:
- H 45 mm, L 82 mm, D 60 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse of the World Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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