Leg Band
89-17-91B
From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 89-17-91B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Yonggom/Muyu |
| Provenience | Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Pair of string leg bands (konat or yon konat) (yon = leg). Knotted bands of Gnetum, worn by women below knee. Worn as everyday attire but especially at feasts. made by Yagon Kamodin, Od clan, Dome village. Purchased from her son, David Karupiban, Kowongganbun clan, Dome village 9/22/88. Made for collection. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989 |
| Other Number | 70 - Other Number |
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