Earring

89-17-75A

From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 89-17-75A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yonggom/Muyu
Provenience Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Quill | Fur
Description

Pair of cassowary uill earrings (diap nonggop) (diap = cassowary, nonggop = quill.) One (A) with opposum fur. Worn by men and women for everyday and at feasts. Made by Dabuna Amandu, Wambiran clan, Dome village. Purchased from maker 4/23/89. Made for collection.

Credit Line Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989
Other Number 141 A - Other Number

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