Accession No

Z 8397


Description

Frontlet of human hair.


Place

Oceania; Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; British New Guinea; South East Coast; Mekeo


Period


Source

Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr)


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 8397; OH 1366


Cultural Affliation


Material

Human Hair


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
Frontlet of human hair.
Event Date 1/7/1997
Author: maa


Context (Analysis)
Mark Mosko notes that the hair is probably from an ancestor, and may have been associated with a peace or sorcerery. From notes during his visit 2015.3.31.
Event Date 31/3/2015
Author: Rachel Hand


FM:112416

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