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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