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1905.63.84

Pig’s testicle and spermatic cord worn on arm.

1905.63.84

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pig’s testicle and spermatic cord worn on arm.
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Western Province South Fly District Bensbach River
Person
Field collector Cooke Daniels expedition
PRM source William Cooke Daniels
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1905
Date collected
1904 - 1905
Acquisition information
Donated: 1905
Materials and processes
Material Pig Skin Animal, Process Dried
Dimensions
Length: max 130 mm rolled
Object numbers
Accession number: 1905.63.84 Other numbers: Cooke Daniels number 84

Search terms: Animalia, Ornament, Religion, Animal Part, Arm Ornament, Amulet