Arm Band

Culture: Iatmul artist
Date: 19th to 20th century
Material: Turtle shell, lime, plant fiber
from: Kararau village, East Sepik province, Papua New Guinea, Oceania
Classification: Costume & clothing, jewelry & personal accessories
Collection: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 7 5/16 x 3 15/16 in. (18.5 x 10 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvard Hecker
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 214:1977

- 1977
Mr. and Mrs. Harvard Hecker, St. Louis, MO, USA

1977 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, given by Mr. and Mrs. Harvard Hecker [1]

Notes:
[1] Minutes of the Acquisitions Committee of the Board of Trustees, Saint Louis Art Museum, September 28, 1977.

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