bracelet
Objectcode
EA/21/13
Description (brief)
Bracelet for headhunters made from two pig's tusks. Is worn by men at the upper-arm. Serves as a status symbol. The tusks are held together by twined bark fibre.
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (Ø)
11,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» animal
» tooth
» mammal tooth
» pig tooth
» pig tusk
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South West Coast
» Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division South New-Guinea
» Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry
» ear, nose, lips and chin jewelry
OVM Category
» sociaal, politiek, juridisch
» status-, rang- en waardigheidstekenen, identificatiemiddelen