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Shell headband ("kayun"). Worn by all young men when they issue from the Newun
Shell headband ("kayun"). Worn by all young men when they issue from the Newun
Object Number 39-17-70/1121
Display Title Shell headband ("kayun"). Worn by all young men when they issue from the Newun
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Kayun
Inventory Description Headband, woven plant fiber band, discoidal shell beads sewn one side
Classification
  • Headband
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Madik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Sanke Doek
Materials Shell, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm (12 5/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-17-70/1121

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