Pubic Cover
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-pubic covers
Datemid 20th Century
Made AtWestern Province, Papua New Guinea
Collection SiteWestern Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumShell and fiber
Dimensions11 1/4 × 5 × 1 5/8 in. (28.6 × 12.7 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.78
DescriptionThis shell pubic cover was collected from the Fly River Delta in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. The object dates back to the mid-20th century. The cover is made from thick white shell worked into a triangular-like form with three round edges. The top is perforated at either corner to allow the attachment of the fiber strand.On View
Not on view
mid 20th Century
19th to 20th Century
20th Century
19th to 20th Century
20th Century
late 19th to mid 20th Century
18th to 19th Century
