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Hair Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/28 a-d

Four bundles of plaited human hair. Each bundle is made of many different cords, bound by fibre or hair. The first bundle (part a) has a collector's tag attached, the second bundle (part b) has looped ends, the third (part c) has a coconut fibre tie in the middle of the bundle, with plaited hair wrapped around itself at the ends, and the fourth (part d) is a small bundle with two ties of plaited hair.

  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Marquesan
  • Material human hair, coconut fibre
  • Measurements diameter 1.0 cm (part a) diameter 1.0 cm (part b) diameter 2.0 cm (part c)
  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy
  • Creation Date before 1841
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3254/0028

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