Context (CMS Context)
Moore's book is based upon research involving an examination of all Haddon material in British and Australian Museums; Collected by: Haddon, Dr A.C. in 1898; Ref. Plate: Figs 80 & 81
' Exhibited: 'Torres Strait Islanders: An Exhibition Marking the Centenary of the 1898 Cambridge Anthropological Exhibition' at UCMAA, July 1998 to December 2000, with following label " Leg ornaments bisiwam. Shredded sago leaves tied to aband. Worn by men around the calves for dances and ceremonies. Traded from Papua New Guinea. Mer. A.C. Haddon 1888-9. Z 7673." F. Veys, 28/7/2006'
Event Date 3/11/1994
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Card 1: 'BISIWAM. Fringes of shredded sago leaves dyed red worn on legs when dancing.'
Card 2: 'Shredded sago leaves tied to band and dyed red in alternate pattern.'
Worn below knee by men in dances and ceremonies.
Event Date 3/11/1994
Author: maa