Head Ornament (uncertain)
57-15-42
From: New Britain | West Nakanai (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 57-15-42 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Lakalai |
| Provenience | New Britain | West Nakanai (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Feather | Plant Fiber | Pigment |
| Description | Ornamental headpiece? Stick split into eight pieces to make a cone shape. The ends of these split pieces tied to another stick bent into a circle. The other end attaches to a carved, ornamental top, carved in geometric designs and painted red and yellow. Not labeled, but found with the Valentine Collection |
| Height | 35 cm |
| Width | 15 cm |
| Credit Line | New Britain Expedition, Charles A. Valentine, 1957 |
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