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Collection

Unknown

(Papua New Guinea)

Title
Breast ornament
Place of origin
WonenaraObura-Wonenara DistrictEastern Highlands ProvincePapua New Guinea
Cultural origin
Baruya people
Year
collected 1963
Media category
Mixed media
Materials used
2-ply plant fibre string, seed pods, bone, pig's tails, fur
Dimensions

17.0 x 7.5 x 4.5cm string pouch; 32.0cm length of pouch and tassels; 53.0cm length overall, including string cord:

0 - Whole; 17cm (6 11/16")

Credit
Gift of Stan Moriarty 1978
Accession number
236.1978
Location
Not on display