Headband

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/104

Seed headband. The headband consists of three parallel, joined bands of seeds strung on synthetic fibre. Both ends of the headband consist of woven plant fibres, which are knotted together.


  • Type of Item headband
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material seed, plant fibre, synthetic fibre
  • Measurements height 22.9 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 1.3 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 2948/0104