arm ornament
Objectcode
EA/6/2
Description (brief)
Arm ornament for men. The bracelet is wound round with red, dyed cord and decorated with casuaris feathers. This ornament is for probably ceremonial use.
Origin(s)
Wissel Lakes
Dating
vermoedelijk 1960
Dimensions (L x Ø)
34,0 x 10,0 cm
Production technique
plait work
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» stone
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» stem
» palm stem
» rattan
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» mineral
» clay
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» animal
» feather
» cassowary feather
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» bark
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Central Highlands
» Central Highlands west
» Wissel Lakes Region
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Central New-Guinea
» Subdivision Paniai
» Paniai
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry
» arm, wrist and finger jewelry