Armband
MOA: University of British Columbia
2948/71
Arm ornament. Thin woven band of plant fibre; stiff and elongated in shape. The outside is reddish-yellow with a medium to dark brown interior. There are sections of irregularity in the width of the weave as well as the tightness of the weave.
- Type of Item arm band
- Culture Asmat
- Material rattan
- Measurements height 10.3 cm, width 3.8 cm, depth 2.1 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 2948/0071