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NECKLACE: PEARL IRRIDECENT SHELLS

c. 1900
Subcollections
Current Exhibition: 50 Objects 50 Years
Museum Treasures
Overview

Necklace of tiny white iridescent shells threaded together. Shells are rare Maireener Tasmanian shells. The creation of these necklaces is an Indigenous Tasmanian tradition, a cultural practice that dates back hundreds of years.

Historical information

These beautiful tiny iridescent shells have been collected by Tasmanian Aboriginal women for many many generations.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1985.1844
Item type
Objects
Material
Shells
Keywords
Jewellery
Photographed 2023
NEWMAN Family
Newman Family Collection
NEWMAN, Mary Ann (nee Mason)
COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Museum Treasure
Year
c. 1900
Statement of significance

Representative, example of necklace made from shells.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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