Kouma, navigators necklace

Description
Kouma, navigators necklace. Semi-circular plate of South Island pounamu is suspended on Fijian sennit (a type of cordage made by plaiting strands of dried fibre or grass, important in the cultures of Oceania). Plate has a groove 10cm in from edges and serrations with sharp tips have been cut around outer edge (not at neck).
 Maker and role
Chris Charteris (b.1966): Sculptor
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Object detail

Description
Kouma, navigators necklace. Semi-circular plate of South Island pounamu is suspended on Fijian sennit (a type of cordage made by plaiting strands of dried fibre or grass, important in the cultures of Oceania). Plate has a groove 10cm in from edges and serrations with sharp tips have been cut around outer edge (not at neck).
Maker and role
Chris Charteris (b.1966): Sculptor
Production date
2009
Subject categories
Personal adornment
Jewellery
Pounamu
Maker
Department
Fine Arts - Toi
ID number
15395

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