Headband

P109

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P109
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Glass | Wool
Description

Broad headband covered with beadwork, with two long beaded tassels. Pattern of band consists of lines of solid yellow and black triangles framing a line of red-outlined diamonds with black and white centers. Edged top and bottom with red trade cloth (worn away in places). Tassels are long strands of red, yellow and black beads, which form transverse chevrons and stripes.

Width 7.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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