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Breast Ornament (Tema)

19th–20th century
Object PlaceSanta Cruz, Solomon Islands
Medium/TechniqueGiant clam (Tridacna gigas) shell disk with turtle shell appliqué of a stylized human figure, fiber
DimensionsDiameter and length: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Eric and Esther Fortess in memory of Leo and Lillian Fortess
Accession number2016.395
On View
On view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceBetween 1990 and 2002, sold by John Friede, Rye, NY to Leo and Lillian Fortess, Honolulu, HI; by descent, through the Fortess Family Limited Partnership, to their son, Eric Fortess, Newton, MA; 2016, gift of Eric and Esther Fortess to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 28, 2016)
Necklace
Artist unknown, Pacific Islander
20th century, 1950–2000
Mouth ornament
Artist unknown, Pacific Islander
20th century, 1950–2000
Hat
Artist Unidentified
20th century
Mask
mid to late 20th century
Suspension hook
20th century
Female figure (nogwi)
19th–20th century
20th century
Figure
early 20th century
Basket
before 1899