- 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]
- Cultural groups
- Anga
- 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 5 mm, Width: max 33 mm folded, Length: max 233 mm folded
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1938.36.721 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 721
Search terms: Basketry, Clothing, Ornament, Sash Belt, Shoulder Ornament
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