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BK/51/4 - 
Nieuw Guinea (part II)

Nieuw Guinea (part II)

Objectcode
BK/51/4
Three-part compendium on the colonial rule of Netherlands New Guinea. Updated and expanded edition, first appeared as 'Nieuw Guinee' (1935-1937).
Persons
Klein, W.C. (Author)
Year
1954
In: Nieuw Guinea (deel II)
's-Gravenhage: Staatsdrukkerij- en Uitgeversbedrijf
Language(s)
Dutch
Bestanden

Papoea's van Waropen

Objectcode
BK/51/2
A social-cultural, mythological and economic description of the Papuan from the Waropen area
Persons
Held, G.J. (Author)
Year
1947
In: Papoea's van Waropen
Leiden: E.J. Brill
Language(s)
Dutch

Thesaurus terms

Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Geelvinkbaai
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Geelvinkbaai
Bestanden
EA/57/7 - 
paddle

paddle

Objectcode
EA/57/7
Description (brief)
Used for seated rowing by both men and women.
Dimensions (L x W)
159,0 x 13,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » plant extract » vegetal dye
EA/57/6 - 
spear
EA/57/6 - 
spear
EA/57/6 - 
spear
EA/57/6 - 
spear

spear

Objectcode
EA/57/6
Description (brief)
Spear made from hardwood. Towards the tip of the spear the blade has a wide part with a decoration of woodwork and a relief of spiral shapes. The spiral shapes are associated with young fearn leaves or the tail of the cuscus. The spear is also decorated with feathers and hardened reeds attached with human hair. Used in headhunting raids and today carried as an accesory when attending dance festivities.
Dimensions (L x W)
279,0 x 13,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood » palmwood
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » feather
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » cane
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » hair » human hair
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat » Mappi and Digul Region
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat » Mappi and Digul Region » Mappi Region » Jaqai
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat » Central Asmat
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Mappi
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » handwapens en accessoires
EA/57/5 - 
spear
EA/57/5 - 
spear
EA/57/5 - 
spear
EA/57/5 - 
spear

spear

Objectcode
EA/57/5
Description (brief)
Spear made from hardwood or palmwood. This spear was used as a weapon of war. The decorative wood carving represents stylized human figures in the squated pose of the praying mantis. Through the middle and at the sides of the blade are carved out zig zag lines, representing worms. Today these spears are used for hunting and arried to ceremonies and dance festivities.
Dimensions (L x W)
266,0 x 8,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » werpwapens, projectielen, vuurwapens en accessoires
EA/57/4 - 
skirt

skirt

Objectcode
EA/57/4
Description (brief)
Skirt or apron made from sago bark with a front and rear piece. Worn by women or young girls.
Dimensions (L x W)
27,0 x 34,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » soot
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » mineral » ochre
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » clothing » clothing from the hip
EA/57/3 - 
case 
EA/57/3 - 
case
EA/57/3 - 
case 
EA/57/3 - 
case

case

Objectcode
EA/57/3
Description (brief)
Bamboo container with lid. Used for storing tobacco.
Dimensions (L x Ø)
34,0 x 5,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » cane » bamboo
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » soot
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Geelvinkbaai
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Geelvinkbaai
Object category
OVM Category » voeding, drank, genotmiddelen » conservering en opslag
EA/57/2 - 
adze 
EA/57/2 - 
adze
EA/57/2 - 
adze 
EA/57/2 - 
adze

adze

Objectcode
EA/57/2
Description (brief)
Adze, used for fine wood work.
Dimensions (L x W)
52,0 x 32,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » stone
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » palm stem » rattan
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Central Highlands » Central Highlands west
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Central New-Guinea » Explorationresort Central Highlands
Object category
OVM Category » Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry
EA/57/1 - 
bowl

bowl

Objectcode
EA/57/1
Description (brief)
Oval wooden dish, used for serving sago and fish. Decorated with a relief of traditional spiral motifs.
Dimensions (L x W)
57,0 x 22,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Noordkust » Sentani
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Subdivision Hollandia » Sentani
Object category
OVM Category » voeding, drank, genotmiddelen » opdienen en consumeren