Armband

Maker
Unknown Maker
Description
Woven armband worn at top of arm. Ornamental. Usually worn very tight. Money frequently tucked down band as purse. Weaving is very fine and band is slightly oval rather than circular in shape.
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Maker
Media/Materials
Natural fibre.
Measurements
65mm < 80mm diameter [verified].
45mm depth [verified].
Production place
New Guinea, Melanesia, Oceania
Collection
New Guinea Collection/Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1974/82/11

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