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Braided bamboo bands (3) worn by men around the waist, used to fasten grass skir
Braided bamboo bands (3) worn by men around the waist, used to fasten grass skir
Object Number 973-11-70/5286
Display Title Braided bamboo bands (3) worn by men around the waist, used to fasten grass skir
Descriptions
Object Description Braided bamboo bands (3) worn by men around the waist, used to fasten grass skirts; decorated with leaves in back.
Inventory Description Belts, braided open rings of reed strips, ends tied with fiber cord
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Southern Highland?
Materials Reed, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 25 x 1.8 cm (9 5/8 x 9 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3

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