Gauntlet

55-13-18

From: New Britain | West Nakanai

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name La-Mileki
Object Number 55-13-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lakalai
Provenience New Britain | West Nakanai
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Seed | Feather
Description

Plaited fibre band with two points which extend up the arm. "Ear" on side. Three seed appendages to which are attached cockatoo feathers.

Credit Line New Britain Expedition; Ward Goodenough and C. A. Valentine, 1955

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