Pubic Ornament

31-34-70

From: Australia | Northern Australia

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 31-34-70
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Wardaman
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia
Section Oceanian
Materials Pearl Shell | Hair
Description

Made of camel hair, with shell ornament attached. Obtained by the Wardaman from south and west by barter. Incised letters: MEHAME (?)

Length 14.2 cm
Width 10.8 cm
Credit Line Australian Expedition, Daniel Sutherland Davidson, 1931

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