Shell Hair Ornament

A set of four cone-shell ornaments, for weaving into the hair.

Further Information

• Type: Body adornment, jewellery
• Object: Shell Hair Ornament
• Materials: Shell
• Culture Group: Mandingo
• Dimensions: 150mm [H] x 45mm [D]
• Production Date: Pre 1901
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1901.419.2.a.d

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