1909.336x

Unknown (Maker)

General Description: Two pieces of a decoratively carved bark belt, painted red and white, with plant fibre attached, from the Papuan Gulf Province, New Guinea, Melanesia (, )
Researcher Description: Man's belt from Purari, called 'ore'. Design of faces represents 'imuni' ancestral spirits. Can be everyday wear for men of high standing. Also for fighting as it provides protection from arrows. Lime and ochre paint. (Joshua Bell, UEA, 2007)

, 1909 pre

New Guinea (Maker)

wood, lime

carved, infilled

Named Collection: Dauncey Collection