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1902.79.23

Bark belt with patterns carved onto the outer surface and rubbed with lime to bring out the patterns. The belt is fastened with plant fibre string and two cowrie shells. [El.B 21/3/2007]

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1902.79.23

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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. The belt is fastened with plant fibre string and two cowrie 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 Lime, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 65 mm, Diameter: max 207 mm coiled
Object numbers
Accession number: 1902.79.23

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