Dress based on the construction techniques of bilum bags. Made of cotton fibre in a stretchy weave. Garment is long and narrow, with no variation in shape other than a slightly narrower top edge. Bottom has a short fringe. Two straps attached to the top edge; two tassels hang from neck at front. Decorative patterning of shaped vertical lines in blue, white, brown and yellow, at both front and back of dress.

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• Type of Item dress
• Culture New Guinea
• Material cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 111.0 cm, width 52.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Florence Jaukae Kamel
• Previous Owner Pamela Rosi
• Received from Pamela Rosi

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• Made in Goroka

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• Creation Date during 2010
• Ownership Date before April 27, 2017
• Acquisition Date on April 27, 2017

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3238/0001