bag
Objectcode
EA/59/41
Description (brief)
A decorative bag carried by men around the neck, on the chest or back. Apart from a practical function like storing tobacco, magical items, and small tools, the bag is also a status symbol in regard to the headhunting ritual.
Dimensions (L x W)
26,0 x 27,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» fruit
» seed
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» plant extract
» vegetal dye
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» mineral
» ochre
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» animal
» feather
» parrot feather
» cockatoo feather
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South West Coast
» Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division South New-Guinea
» Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category
» sociaal, politiek, juridisch
» status-, rang- en waardigheidstekenen, identificatiemiddelen
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry
» neck, chest and back jewelry