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