Apron

29-50-23A

From: New Guinea | Sepik River | German New Guinea | Tambunum

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-50-23A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea | Sepik River | German New Guinea | Tambunum
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber
Description

Man's apron of fibers held in basket work top, which has projection simulating that of flying-fox aprons.This one has wheel-like ornament incorporated in top. Tip of projection is woven flat laterally. Goes with belt 29-50-23B.

Length 44 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Max Boehmig through Emil Roehrig (Barthels Mfg. Co.), 1924
Other Number 163 - Other Number

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