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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