Arm Ring

55-17-83

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 55-17-83
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Pandanus | Wool | Feather
Description

Miscellaneous bright wool on pandanus with feathers. "Pamagini". Worn on elbows as part of funeral (pukamani) costume. Orange wool sting; white feathers (One of a set: 55-17-83/55-17-88)

Outside Diameter 10 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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