back ornament
Objectcode
EA/41/5
Description (brief)
A long braided string tied together into a small pillow (woep). Probably made from barkfibre cord and decorated with orchide bark. The pillow is worn by men around the waist resting on the lower back. It also serves a a as a sign of digntiy. To the cord the penis sheath (koteka) is attached. The original wearer has chosen to use a western safety pin.
Dating
1955-1957 (verwerving)
Dimensions (L x W)
23,0 x 5,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» bark
» bark fibre
» bark fibre cord
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» bark
» orchid bark
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Central Highlands
» Central Highlands west
» Moni
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Central New-Guinea
» Subdivision Paniai
» Paniai
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry
» hip jewelry, belt ornaments