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Skirt, 20th Century
Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
Fiber; 28 × 14 × 1 1/2 in.
2017.10.41
Anony…
Skirt
Skirt, 20th Century
Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
Fiber; 28 × 14 × 1 1/2 in.
2017.10.41
Anony…
Skirt, 20th Century Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Fiber; 28 × 14 × 1 1/2 in. 2017.10.41 Anonymous Gift

Skirt

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (lower body)
Date20th Century
Collection SitePapua New Guinea
Made AtPapua New Guinea
MediumFiber
Dimensions28 × 14 × 1 1/2 in. (71.1 × 35.6 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.41
DescriptionA skirt collected from Papua New Guinea and dated to the 20th century. This skirt is made from long brown fiber tassels with a black fiber band at the top. There are four clumps of tassels on the back; three black and one green.
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