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EA/24/2 - 
bag

bag

Objectcode
EA/24/2
Description (brief)
Shoulder bag worn by men, with a carrying strap. The bag is made form tightly knit tree bark fibre, decorated with horizontal bands of yellow fibre. The strap is knit from tree bark fibre only.
Origin(s)
Wissel Lakes, Paniai
Dimensions (L x W)
18,0 x 25,0 cm
Production technique
plait work

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » bark fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » orchid fibre
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts
EA/24/1 - 
armour

armour

Objectcode
EA/24/1
Description (brief)
Armour made from tightly-knit tree bark fibre. The parts covering belly and lower back are decorated with vertical bands of yellow fibre. The part covering the chest is knit more loosely and decorated with horizontal yellow bands. The armour is attached on the shoulders with tree bark chord and rings. The hinge between chest and stomach covering is decorated with bird's wings, pieces of fur and a branch bound with tree bark fibre.
Origin(s)
Wissel Lakes, Paniai
Dimensions (L x W)
53,0 x 44,0 cm
Production technique
plait work

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » feather
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » orchid fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » fur
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » bark fibre
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 » wapens, strijd en oorlog » verdedigingsmiddelen en bescherming
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest
EA/21/16 - 
neck rest

neck rest

Objectcode
EA/21/16
Description (brief)
Neck rest made from red wood, made to be used by men. The rest is possibly carved in the shape of a turtle (fertility symbol). The shield is decorated with carved out geometrical patterns.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
61,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » vestiging » huisraad » liggen/slapen
EA/21/15 - 
wood carving

wood carving

Objectcode
EA/21/15
Description (brief)
Wood carving made from red wood, representing a human head. Probably made in connection with the prohibition on headhunting. Also referred to as a 'substitute' head.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
29,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
EA/21/14 - 
wood carving
EA/21/14 - 
wood carving
EA/21/14 - 
wood carving
EA/21/14 - 
wood carving

wood carving

Objectcode
EA/21/14
Description (brief)
Wood carving made from red wood, representing a human head. Probably made in connection with the prohibition on headhunting. Also referred to as a 'substitute' head.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
17,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
EA/21/13 - 
bracelet

bracelet

Objectcode
EA/21/13
Description (brief)
Bracelet for headhunters made from two pig's tusks. Is worn by men at the upper-arm. Serves as a status symbol. The tusks are held together by twined bark fibre.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (Ø)
11,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » tooth » mammal tooth » pig tooth » pig tusk
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » ear, nose, lips and chin jewelry
OVM Category » sociaal, politiek, juridisch » status-, rang- en waardigheidstekenen, identificatiemiddelen
EA/21/12 - 
nose ornament

nose ornament

Objectcode
EA/21/12
Description (brief)
Nose ornament made from two parts attached to each other using tree bark chord and a clay-like substance. The shape of the ornament (bipanew) is a headhunting symbol. Worn by men through the pierced septum.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (Ø)
21,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » shell
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » ear, nose, lips and chin jewelry
EA/21/11 - 
headhunting horn

headhunting horn

Objectcode
EA/21/11
Description (brief)
Headhunting horn made of red wood. The carving shows stylized designs, probably humans and symbols related to headhunting. Headhunting horns served in the past to frighten the enemy, nowadays they are used for dancing.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
40,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » cane » bamboo
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » voorwerpen die verband houden met oorlog
EA/21/10 - 
dagger

dagger

Objectcode
EA/21/10
Description (brief)
Bone dagger, probably made from casuaris bone
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
36,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » bone » bone » cassowary bone
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » handwapens en accessoires
EA/21/9 - 
shield
EA/21/9 - 
shield
EA/21/9 - 
shield
EA/21/9 - 
shield

shield

Objectcode
EA/21/9
Description (brief)
Shield, probably made for the tourist market. Both shield and handle have a carved geometrical design. The raised parts are painted black, the rest is red or white in colour.
Origin(s)
[Ayu]
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
61,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » mineral » clay
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat » Mappi and Digul Region » Mappi Region » Auyu
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » verdedigingsmiddelen en bescherming
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse