N° d'objet
1909.336x
Nom d'objet
Créateur
Description
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)
Date
, 1909 pre
Lieu de création
New Guinea (Maker)
Matériel
Technique
Dimensions
- whole length 140.0 cm
- whole height 16.8 cm
Named Collection: Dauncey Collection
