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2002.85.40

Dyed sago fibre skirt worn in dances with plaited waistband attached to hich are bundle of plant fibre dyed with black bands and solid red. [FB 04/12/2014]


2002.85.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dyed sago fibre skirt worn in dances with plaited waistband attached to hich are bundle of plant fibre dyed with black bands and solid red. [FB 04/12/2014]
Geographical reference
Gulf Province Kikori District Purari River Mapaio
Cultural groups
I'ai
Person
Maker Vaipa Kae Arua Akia
Field collector Joshua A. Bell
PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: 1945-2002?, uncertain
Date collected
8 October 2002
Acquisition information
Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Sago Palm Fibre Plant, Material Pigment, Material Pandanus Plant, Material Rope, Process Dyed, Process Shredded, Process Dried, Process Looped
Dimensions
Height: max 95 mm, Width: max 214 mm, Length: max 615 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.85.40 Other numbers: PD132

Search terms: Clothing, Dance, Skirt