Apron

83-18-56

From: Nauru

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 83-18-56
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nauru
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Shell | Feather
Description

"All work with black cock feathers comes from Nauru. characteristic" Small rectangular mat, black and natural check, 5 shells across top, 5 across bottom, fringe at bottom with black feathers, Black and natural braided cord to tie around waist. Special mat worn by pregnant women.

Length 12.5 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the American Friends of the Israel Museum, 1983
Other Number N50 - Other Number

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