Cast metalcircular belt ornament. Formed of two coiled discs, three coiled wires laid in a cross. The other disc is folded over and forged to the first disc. [BS [OPS Move] 25/11/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Cast metalcircular belt ornament. Formed of two coiled discs, three coiled wires laid in a cross. The other disc is folded over and forged to the first disc. [BS [OPS Move] 25/11/2016]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Arunachal Pradesh Siang district Siang Valley
Cultural groups: Adi
Person: Field collector Charles Robert Stonor; PRM source Charles Robert Stonor
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1967
Date collected: By 1967
Acquisition information: Donated: 1967
Materials and processes: Material Metal, Process Cast, Process Recycled
Dimensions: Length: max 105 mm, Width: max 90 mm, Depth: max 23 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1967.18.8
Research and responses: According to the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, West and East Siang are now in Arunachal Pradesh. [CW 25/10/2000]

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing, Waist Ornament, Belt

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