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Title

Liyapuy (feathered string worn on the head)

circa 1950s

Artist

Unknown

Australia

Alternate image of Liyapuy (feathered string worn on the head) by Unknown

  • Details

    Other Title
    Body harness (used by women in ceremonial dancing)
    Place where the work was made
    Central Arnhem Land → Northern Territory → Australia
    Date
    circa 1950s
    Media category
    Sculpture
    Materials used
    fibre string, human hair, feathers, stripped inner-bark fibre, down
    Dimensions
    266.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Purchased 1962
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    IA132.1962
    Copyright

    Reproduction requests

    Artist information
    Unknown

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  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Central Arnhem Land

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

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