Multiple-strand necklace, dendrobium orchid fiber

Museum number:
11-38566a,b
Permalink:
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Accession number:
Acc.2219
Object count:
2
Description:
Necklaces of fiber from Dendrobium species of orchid; two plaited strands of fiber on foundation of split vines (Ponteng); a) unfinished b) finished; Worn by women of all ages diagonally over breast, by men in several strands around neck; worn most frequently by young adult males
Donor:
Klaus Koch and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Pasikni Village, Central Jalemo, West Papua Province
Taxon:
Dendrobium
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Necklaces and Plaited weaving
Accession date:
1967
Department:
Oceania
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Multiple-strand necklace, dendrobium orchid fiber, accession number 11-38566a,b, described as Necklaces of fiber from Dendrobium species of orchid; two plaited strands of fiber on foundation of split vines (Ponteng); a) unfinished b) finished; Worn by women of all ages diagonally over breast, by men in several strands around neck; worn most frequently by young adult males

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