Ornament

58-17-53C

From: New Guinea (uncertain) | Southwest Coast, New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 58-17-53C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Asmat
Provenience New Guinea (uncertain) | Southwest Coast, New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Bone
Description

Carved bone tubes (cassowary bone?) A-C are similar in design with both ends coming to a point. Carving designs are in full relief. 58-17-53C is the smallest and least worn.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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