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Waistband. worn by men during "sing sing", grass skirt is attached to front
Waistband. worn by men during "sing sing", grass skirt is attached to front
Object Number 973-11-70/5235
Display Title Waistband. worn by men during "sing sing", grass skirt is attached to front
Descriptions
Object Description Waistband. worn by men during "sing sing", grass skirt is attached to front, and leaves rear.
Inventory Description Belt, three bamboo rings, ends looped and tied with plant fiber
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / Southern Highland?
Materials Bamboo, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 29 x 25.1 x 3.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5235

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