Arm Ring

55-17-81

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 55-17-81
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Pandanus | Cord
Description

Pandanus rings painted red, yellow, and white. "Pamagini" Worn in elbows as part of funeral (pukamani) costume. Strings; no feathers (One of a set: 55-17-79/55-17-82)

Outside Diameter 8 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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