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Mourning cap of woven fibers, worn by women
Mourning cap of woven fibers, worn by women
Object Number 36-105-70/399
Display Title Mourning cap of woven fibers, worn by women
Descriptions
Inventory Description Hat, woven fiber, conical, brown diamond design, textural ribs and dots
Classification
  • Hat
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
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 19 x 12 cm (9 1/16 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-105-70/399

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