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Headdress

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/26

Headdress with a woven pandanus fibre strap of a natural brown and navy blue. Cone shells are sewn to band, circling the entire headdress, and with a single piece of yarn looping around each shell. Decorated with a bright pink fabric rosette.

  • Narrative

    Handicraft item made for sale to visitors.

  • Type of Item headdress
  • Culture Marshallese
  • Material cone shell, pandanus leaf, nylon fibre, wool fibre
  • Measurements height 17.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Marshall Islands
  • Collection Date between 1980 and 1989
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3274/0026

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