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1902.79.22

Bark belt with patterns carved onto the outer surface and rubbed with lime to bring out the patterns. Outside the patterned area the belt is painted with a red pigment. The belt is fastened with plant fibre string and two snail shells. [El.B 21/3/2007]

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1902.79.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bark belt with patterns carved onto the outer surface and rubbed with lime to bring out the patterns. Outside the patterned area the belt is painted with a red pigment. The belt is fastened with plant fibre string and two snail shells. [El.B 21/3/2007]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1902
Date collected
By 1902
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1902
Materials and processes
Material Bark Fibre Plant, Material Pigment, Material Lime, Material Snail-Shell Animal, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Perforated, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 252 mm coiled, Width: max 110 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1902.79.22

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing, Waist Ornament, Belt, Armour

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