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Collection

Unknown

(Papua New Guinea)

Title
Bark pearl shell wrapper
Other titles:
Wallet (used to carry Kina shell)
Place of origin
TambulTambul-Nebilyer DistrictWestern Highlands ProvincePapua New Guinea
Cultural origin
Kakoli (Kaugel) people
Year
collected 1963
Media category
Ceremonial object
Materials used
tree bark, plant fibre, cowrie shells
Dimensions

19.0 x 16.5 folded

Credit
Gift of Stan Moriarty 1977
Accession number
793.1979
Location
Not on display