Armband

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/73

Oval armband of woven rattan fibre. Pigment has been added to the outside creating darker patches, variations in colouring and a slight sheen.


  • Type of Item arm band
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material rattan, pigment
  • Measurements height 3.2 cm, diameter 10.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine

  • Made in Papua

  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2948/0073