Arm band
20th century
Medium
rattan, earth pigments
Measurements
18.3 × 20.8 × 1.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
O32-1980
Department
Pacific Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Woven arm band with a circular opening and crown-like decorations. Traces of pigment.
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