Fibre garland headdress of pandanus leaf. The strands of fibre are woven together by grass(?) at the band, then loose ends extend out creating a fringe. The garland is composed of two layers of fibre - one dyed a pinkish red, and the other natural. The grass band extends out forming ties at either end of the garland.

• Narrative

  A type of garland worn on head, occasionally around neck. The more common garland is made of flowers.

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• Type of Item headdress
• Culture Yapese
• Material pandanus leaf, grass, dye
• Measurements height 54.0 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner William H. Alkire
• Received from William H. Alkire

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• Made in Woleai

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• Collection Date during 1965
• Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
• Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3274/0024