Skirt

89-17-87

From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 89-17-87
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yonggom/Muyu
Provenience Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber
Description

Woman's bullrush skirt. Greenish color. made with two panels, larger of which goes in the back. Fibers are bundled and tied over a Gnetum waist band. Made by women. This style for everyday wear. made by Kubere Kanendip, clan unknown, Dome village. Purchased from maker 4/23/88 . Made for collection.

Credit Line Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989
Other Number 6A - Other Number

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