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Pubic Cover, mid 20th Century
Fly River Delta, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
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Pubic Cover
Pubic Cover, mid 20th Century
Fly River Delta, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
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Pubic Cover, mid 20th Century Fly River Delta, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Shell and fiber; 7 × 3 7/8 × 5/8 in. 2017.10.77 Anonymous Gift

Pubic Cover

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-pubic covers
Datemid 20th Century
Made AtWestern Province, Papua New Guinea
Collection SiteWestern Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumShell and plant fiber
Dimensions7 × 3 7/8 × 5/8 in. (17.8 × 9.8 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.77
DescriptionThis shell pubic cover was collected from the Fly River Delta in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.
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