Waist Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/20

Coil of split bamboo. Arrows, zigzags, and dots are marked on wider strands.


  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material bamboo grass
  • Measurements height 38.5 cm, width 39.6 cm, depth 4.0 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 2948/0020