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1938.36.698

Baldric of plaited pandanus leaf with decoration of yellow strands of orchid stem. [BS [OPS move] 11/11/2016]

1938.36.698

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Collection type
Object
Description
Baldric of plaited pandanus leaf with decoration of yellow strands of orchid stem. [BS [OPS move] 11/11/2016]
Long description
Baldric of plaited pandanus leaf with decoration of yellow strands of orchid stem. The plaiting technique shows the lighter yellow fibre folded inward centrally in a repeat pattern. [BS [OPS move] 11/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Morobe Province
Cultural groups
Anga
Person
Field collector Beatrice Mary Blackwood
PRM source Beatrice Mary Blackwood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Pandanus Plant, Material Plant Leaf, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Depth: max 3 mm folded, Width: max 45 mm folded, Length: max 232 mm folded
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.36.698 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 698

Search terms: Basketry, Clothing, Ornament, Sash Belt, Shoulder Ornament

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