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Man's head net decorated with red clay (ugulasu)
Man's head net decorated with red clay (ugulasu)
Object Number 64-18-70/4338
Display Title Man's head net decorated with red clay (ugulasu)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Net, twisted fiber cordage, cordage coated in red material, cordage twisted to create open netting, dome or bell shape, woven band along lower open edge
Classification
  • Headwear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Grand Valley of the Baliem River; Kutelu Area
Materials Fiber , Clay
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 × 21 × 4.7 cm (6 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64-18-70/4338

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