Context (Field collection)
Collected by Dr A.C. Haddon in 1898
Event Date 1898
Author: rachel hand

Context (References)
Moore, D. (1984) The Torres Strait Collections of A.C. Haddon. London: British Museum Press.
David Moore's book examined all the Haddon material in British and Australian Museums.
Event Date 1984
Author: rachel hand

Context (Production / use)
Worn on the forearm as protection against bowstring. kadig is western Torres Strait, kadik is easter

Event Date 27/8/1986
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Card 1: 'KADIG. Arm-guard or bracer - of strong rigid coarse plaitwork, apparently made of rattan.'
Card 2: 'Tube of coarse plaitwork of bamboo strip.'
Event Date 27/8/1986
Author: maa