Found On The Internet – Tasmanian Authenticity

Yet again AUTHENTICITY arises and yes the shells are:

• maireener, Rainbow Kelp, Phasianotrochus irisodontes, shells;
• the shells are relatively mature shells;
• most probably from Tasmanian waters;
• natural shells found in Tasmanian waters – BUT this necklace has most likely been dyed albeit not definitely assessable unless a physical inspection was possible;
• used by Aboriginal necklace makers in Tasmania – BUT this necklace may well not be authentically Aboriginal as this was not commonly done by these makers if at all ;
• typical of the kind of necklace known as 'Hobart Neckclaces';
• typical of the kind shells found in necklaces thought to have been made by Bertie May or even M M Martin – both non-Aboriginal makers Martins, 1875 to 1930s?, Bertie May, late 1940s - 1960s? and Bertie May was known to dye his necklaces.
  

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