Dance Costume
Brassiere
82-19-4B
From: Samoa Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 82-19-4B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Samoan |
Provenience | Samoa Islands |
Date Made | Before 1982 |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Plant Fiber | Seeds | Shells |
Description | Brassiere made of bundles of plant fiber folded in two and strung together with five rows of twining. In center a rosette of plant fiber dyed bright pink. Twisted fiber ties. Part of a dance costume made for sale to tourists. |
Height | 19 cm |
Width | 53 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Helen Lombardi, 1982 |
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