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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Armband
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Armband

Maker New Guinean, Sepik River
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAsia
MediumFiber, shells
Dimensions5 1/4 x 5 x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G126
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DescriptionPlaited fiber scalloped oval attached to 2 bands or handles of plaited raffia. Extension decorated with numerous half cowries in a geometric design large square with V-shape extensions. Cut wood on either side of square.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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