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1889.34.38

Toy model 'alida': groin cover. Roughly triangular piece of shell pierced at broad end. Worn when fighting or dancing. [L.Ph 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 17/3/2005]

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1889.34.38

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Collection type
Object
Description
Toy model 'alida': groin cover. Roughly triangular piece of shell pierced at broad end. Worn when fighting or dancing. [L.Ph 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 17/3/2005]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Queensland Torres Strait Islands Mer Island
Cultural groups
Meriam Mir
Person
Field collector Alfred Cort Haddon
Field collector Cambridge Torres Straits Expedition
PRM source Alfred Cort Haddon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1888
Date collected
?1888
Acquisition information
Donated: 1889
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 43 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1889.34.38

Search terms: Dance, Toy and Game, Weapon, Armour Weapon, Clothing, Toy, Groin-cover