 
            	 
    	     
            	 
    	    chest ornament
Objectcode
    EA/99/25
  Description (brief)
              Chest ornament, to be carried by men during dance. A piece of bone hanging from a band is supposed to start spinning during dancing, producing a "humming" sound. The chest band is broader (about 4 cm) on the chestside and more narrow (about 1 cm) on the backside. The front side has weaved in patterns of yellow and brown fibre cord. The piece of bone is attached in the middle. This bone appears to be polished and has two holes in it. The frontside of the band has a ring embedded in the cloth on either side.
          Origin(s)
              Wissel Lakes
          Dimensions (L x W)
  	    37,0 x 4,0 cm
  	  Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
          Materials thesaurus
 » organic
 » vegetal
 » fibre
 » orchid fibre
          Materials thesaurus
 » organic
 » animal
 » bone
          Materials thesaurus
 » organic
 » vegetal
 » fibre
 » bark fibre
          Materials thesaurus
 » organic
 » vegetal
 » bark
 » bark fibre
 » bark fibre cord
              Cultural
          Cultural origin
 » Papua
 » Central Highlands
 » Central Highlands west
 » Wissel Lakes Region
 » Ekari
              Object category
          OVM Category
 » clothing and personal adornment
 » Jewelry
 » neck, chest and back jewelry