EA/14/9 - 
skirt

skirt

Objectcode
EA/14/9
Description (brief)
Skirt, woven from tree bark fibre and grass. The band worn about the hips is woven in repeating patterns. The band is tied with a loop. Attached to the band are corded strings of grass. The grass cords are decorated with tufts of grass.
Origin(s)
Southern New Guinea
Dimensions (L x W)
55,0 x 70,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » leaf » grass
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South Coast
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » clothing » clothing from the hip