skirt
Objectcode
EA/25/4
Description (brief)
Skirt, used for dancing, made from beads in different colours strung together in geometrical (diamond-shaped) patterns. The edges of the skirt are decorated with fringes of textile.
Origin(s)
probably Serui
Dimensions (L)
57,0 cm
Production technique
plaiting consisting of bead and bark cord, fringe of orange textile
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» processed material
» textile
Materials thesaurus
» processed material
» glass
» glass beads
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Geelvinkbaai
» Yapen
» Serui Laut
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Geelvinkbaai
» Subdivision Yapen/Waropen
» Serui
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» clothing
» clothing from the hip