Arm Ring

55-17-56

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 55-17-56
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Pandanus | Wool | Feather
Description

Pandamus and wool ring painted white and red. "Pamagini" Worn on elbows as part of the funeral (pukamani) costume. These come in sets. Fibre string; brown feathers.

Outside Diameter 11.5 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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