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Warrior's Armband, 20th Century
Kalau village, Sandaun (West Sepik) Province, Papua New Guinea…
Armband
Warrior's Armband, 20th Century
Kalau village, Sandaun (West Sepik) Province, Papua New Guinea…
Warrior's Armband, 20th Century Kalau village, Sandaun (West Sepik) Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Turtle shell, fiber and cowrie shell; 6 × 4 3/8 × 3 1/2 in. 82.31.8 Gift of Dwight V. Strong

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.
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