Leg Band

Leg Band Stretcher

89-17-99

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

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 89-17-99
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yonggom/Muyu
Provenience Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Sago Palm Midrib
Description

String leg band on sago midrib stetcher. Bent sago midrib with completed Gnetum string leg band attached. Midrib provides tension while the band is knotted. Made by women. Made by Dong Daamop, Ninibiran clan, Dome village. Purchsed from her son, Dako Watan, Dimin clan, Dome village. made for collection.

Credit Line Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989
Other Number 27A - Other Number

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