Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bridal Headpiece (ambusap)

Maker Iatmul people

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)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring

Object numberS85-SPNG-G152

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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.