Accession No
Z 27437 B
Description
One of two women's loin girdles made from strips of shredded bark. This one is only half finished, as it included strips of bark which have not been shredded. It is fastened with human hair string
Place
Oceania; Australasia; Australia
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 27437 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bark; Hair; Human Hair; Plant Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card notes for Z 27437 A-B: 'Two women' s loin girdles made from strips of shredded bark.
A: of double thickness and fastened with native twine.
B: only half finished, since there are attached to it strips of bark which have not been shredded. It is fastened with human hair string'
Event Date 28/4/1993
Author: rachel hand
FM:287170
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