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Armour

MOA: University of British Columbia

3629/1

Armoured vest made of wood, with bone plates across exterior; interior is lined with woven plant fibre. Back panel of vest is longer than front flaps. Plant fibre lining right shoulder strap and front flap has sections dyed red; rest of vest lining is naturally coloured. Front flaps of vest secure with a fibre tie that knots around two large circular buttons, made of bone, with grooves cut into them; tie has seeds threaded through ends. Additional decorative button-like squares along front opening and large circles attached to shoulder straps.

  • Type of Item armour
  • Culture Toradja
  • Material seed, plant fibre, wood, bone, fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 65.8 cm, width 44.3 cm, depth 12.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Tamara Komuniecki
  • Received from Tamara Komuniecki
  • Made in Sulawesi
  • Ownership Date before May 25, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on May 25, 2023
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3629/0001

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