- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Barkcloth. Painted in red and black with a linear pattern with swirls (possibly foliate). [AB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
- Geographical reference
- New Britain Bismarck Archipelago South-west Coast Kandrian (Moewehafen) Alomos Village
- Cultural groups
- Arawe
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 08/1937
- Date collected
- 12 June 1937
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1938
- Materials and processes
- Material Bark Cloth Textile Plant, Material Pigment, Process Beaten, Process Painted
- Dimensions
- Length: max 6340 mm, Width: max 410 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1938.36.1223 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 1155 10
- Research and responses
Related information in PRM Archive - Note in collector's diary - June 12th 1937 ‘People from Alomos on their way back - bought some very good bark-cloths with new designs!’
In collector's typewritten notes on material culture information on size, process and use. [CK 04 06 1997]
Short part of collector's cine film shows barkcloth being made and decorated. [CK 04 06 1997]
Search terms: Barkcloth, Clothing, Children and Childcare, Trade, Belt, Groin-cover
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