Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. sculpture (visual works)
8. [sculpture by material]

Anotations

Scope note:

Collages made of shells and other marine materials, arranged to make particular patterns or designs. Commonly made in the 19th century by artisans on Barbados and other Carribean islands for sale in the tourist trade. Many of these were bought by trans-Atlantic sailors as souvenirs for their families.