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Waist Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/18

Coil of bamboo. No decorations on wide strands of bamboo. Two strands are knotted at the ends. A loop of rope holds the coil together.

  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material plastic, bamboo grass, plant fibre
  • Measurements height 26.7 cm, width 25.9 cm, depth 2.7 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 2948/0018

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