Corset

P77

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P77
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban (uncertain) | Kantu' (uncertain)
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Brass | Rattan
Description

Woman's wide belt or corset, consisting of twenty-one circles of small brass rings strung on plant fiber. Opening edged with red fabric, with fastening.

Height 16.5 cm
Outside Diameter 25.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898 or Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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