head
Objectcode
EA/65/38
Description (brief)
'Bowler head' of plaited pandanus leaves. In the brim four lighter coloured triangular shapes have been plaited. On the top side is a circle, plaited with broader strips, divided in four quadrants of which two have been painted red. The circle has a knot in the middle.
Origin(s)
Biak
Dimensions (L x W)
40,0 x 32,0 cm
Production technique
plaited pandanus leaf, painted
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» leaf
» palm leaf
» pandanus palm leaf
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Geelvinkbaai
» Biak
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Geelvinkbaai
» Schouten Islands
» Biak
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Jewelry
» hair and head jewelry