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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Bridal Headpiece (ambusap)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bridal Headpiece (ambusap)

Maker Iatmul
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAsia
MediumTwine, cowrie shells, pigment, feathers
Dimensions34 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (86.4 x 24.1 x 3.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G152
Collections
DescriptionLong open ? plaited fiber cap. When worn extends down back and ends in small likeness of lizard or crocodile with mouth. Strands of fiber adorned with cowrie shells and painted with red and white pigment. Small twine loops with evidence of feathers at top.

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