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Fiber bag trimmed with shells - used in dances, worn around neck. +
Fiber bag trimmed with shells - used in dances, worn around neck. +
Object Number 36-105-70/398
Display Title Fiber bag trimmed with shells - used in dances, worn around neck. +
Descriptions
Object Description Fiber bag trimmed with shells - used in dances, worn around neck. +
Inventory Description Pouch, rectangular woven fiber, loop strap, white discoidal shell decoration
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nor-Papua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Mandated Territory: Kaup, on coast; Sepik River, 40 mi. west of
Materials Vegetable fiber, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 12.5 x 1.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/398

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