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Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3326/63

Skirt composed of long fringe of thin twisted fibre. The fibre is knotted to the waistband. Folded in four layers. One long cords of braided fibre on each end. A paper tag is tied to the waistband.

  • Narrative

    The tag attached says "J.K. McCarthy Branch Museum, Goroka. Highland Meri Skirt." Jack Lieber was researching village communities in and around Goroka, where he was lecturing under the auspices of UNESCO at the Goroka Teachers College. While there, Iris managed the McCarthy Museum.

  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture New Guinea
  • Material plant fibre
  • Measurements height 76.0 cm, width 27.0 cm, depth 6.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
  • Received from Iris Lieber
  • Made in Eastern Highlands
  • Collection Date between 1970 and 1972
  • Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3326/0063

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