Bracer
89-17-13A
From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 89-17-13A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Yonggom/Muyu |
| Provenience | Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bamboo | Peel |
| Description | Bracer or forearm protector (kiam) with decorative plume of cassowary feathers. (A) tapered bracelet of bamboo slats with cane twinings, worn by archer on left arm for protection against bow string. Simple twined technique. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989 |
| Other Number | 86A1 - Other Number |
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