Nose Ornament

62-19-31A

From: New Guinea | Eastern Highlands, New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 62-19-31A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Gimi
Provenience New Guinea | Eastern Highlands, New Guinea
Locus Labogai census district | Hegeturu Community
Section Oceanian
Materials Feather | Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Parrot tail feathers used as men's nose ornaments on festive occasions.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Glick, 1962

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