Arm Band

55-17-299

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 55-17-299
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark | Feather | Pigment
Description

Native name: Wadjini. Used in Kulana initation ceremony. Stringy bark; feather on end.

Height 13 cm
Outside Diameter 27 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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