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Waist Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/19

Thick coil of bamboo. No decorations on coils. Ends of one strand are knotted. Two loops of rope on opposite sides hold the coil together.

  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material bamboo grass, plant fibre, plastic
  • Measurements height 33.7 cm, width 29.5 cm, depth 2.5 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 2948/0019

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