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1938.23.64

Armlet of red, white and navy blue trade beads on a fibre stringwork backing; diagonal diamond patterns. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 22/7/2005]


1938.23.64

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Collection type
Object
Description
Armlet of red, white and navy blue trade beads on a fibre stringwork backing; diagonal diamond patterns. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 22/7/2005]
Geographical reference
Malampa Province Malakula
Person
Field collector George Charles Frederick
PRM source George Charles Frederick
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
1891
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Plant Fibre, Process Beadwork
Dimensions
Width: max 137 mm, Length: max 270 mm circumference
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.23.64

Search terms: Ornament, Death, Bead, Trade, Commemoration, Religion, Arm Ornament