Headband

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/101

Seed headband. The headband consists of a single row of seeds strung parallel to each other on two woven strands of plant fibre. The woven fibres extend into long strings on each end and are knotted together.


  • Type of Item headband
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material seed, plant fibre
  • Measurements height 23.2 cm, width 3.7 cm, depth 1.1 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 2948/0101