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Arm Ring

55-17-36

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 55-17-36
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Pandanus | Wool | Feather
Description

Double ring of woven pandanus fibres overlaid with colored wool. Twisted strings with black cockatoo feathers; feathers fastened with beeswax are attached to one side. Native name: Pamagini. Worn on elbows as part of funeral (pukamani) costume.
Outside Diameter 10 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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