Armband

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/61

Twisted bracelet constructed from a single section of a branch, or stem(?), wrapped around itself several times. The colour varies naturally between reddish brown and yellow-brown.The weave is loose with varying degrees of open space between the different crossed sections of the strand.


  • Type of Item arm band
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 10.4 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 2.9 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 fair
  • Accession Number 2948/0061