Apron
29-50-17A
From: New Guinea | German New Guinea | Sepik River | Timbunke
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 29-50-17A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | New Guinea | German New Guinea | Sepik River | Timbunke |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Skin | Shell | Plant Fiber |
Description | Man's apron consisting of the skin of a flying fox (Pteropus). It is in position for wearing on a belt (29-50-17B). Ring of shell on tip of projection. |
Length | 34.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Max Boehmig through Emil Roehrig (Barthels Mfg. Co.), 1924 |
Other Number | 162 - Other Number |
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