neck ornament
Objectcode
EA/99/43
Description (brief)
Neck ornament knotted from tree bark fibre. Along the chord cowry shells are attached. The chord is attached to the wrist using a loop and knot. According to the donor similar ornaments are worn by men on daily basis.
Origin(s)
Baliem
Dimensions (Ø)
17,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» animal
» shell
» cowrie shell
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» bark
» bark fibre
» bark fibre cord
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Hollandia
» Explorationressort Eastern Highlands
» Baliem
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry
» neck, chest and back jewelry