Armband
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-arm ornaments
Date20th Century
Made AtSandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumTurtle shell, fiber and cowrie shell
Dimensions6 × 4 3/8 × 3 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.1 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dwight V. Strong
Object number82.31.8
DescriptionOrnamentation is an important part of every man and woman's appearance, with various elements of nature being incorporated into decoration. This turtle shell armband worn by a man is intricately woven with rattan fiber and shells to create a strong masculine design that fits onto a warrior's arm near the elbow.On View
On viewCollections
c. 1900
late 19th to 20th Century
mid 19th - early 20th Century
mid to late 1800s
late 20th Century
mid 20th Century
mid 20th Century