EA/99/25 - 
chest ornament
EA/99/25 - 
chest ornament
EA/99/25 - 
chest ornament
EA/99/25 - 
chest ornament

chest ornament

Objectcode
EA/99/25
Description (brief)
Chest ornament, to be carried by men during dance. A piece of bone hanging from a band is supposed to start spinning during dancing, producing a "humming" sound. The chest band is broader (about 4 cm) on the chestside and more narrow (about 1 cm) on the backside. The front side has weaved in patterns of yellow and brown fibre cord. The piece of bone is attached in the middle. This bone appears to be polished and has two holes in it. The frontside of the band has a ring embedded in the cloth on either side.
Origin(s)
Wissel Lakes
Dimensions (L x W)
37,0 x 4,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » orchid fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » bone
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » bark fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Central Highlands » Central Highlands west » Wissel Lakes Region » Ekari
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » neck, chest and back jewelry