Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Head ornament |
301 292 554 |
Object Number | ABDUA:5013 |
Other Number | x (F20+6?) |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | Loop of strands of twisted fibre with tassels (2) of worsted, feathers and gum. Has old piece of paper attached with writing which reads ' Head ornament, used by males only' in black ink. |
Dimensions | L: 470 mm |
Materials | veg fibre, string, worsted, feathers, gum |
Condition | Good |
Completeness | Complete |
Place Key | Melanesia, Australia South Australia, Northern Territory |
Field Collector | Keith-Falconer, Algernon Hawkins Thomas: 10th Earl of Kintore and Montagu, Sydney Charlotte: Countess Of Kintore |
Publication Note | University of Aberdeen, Museum Report 1922-23; |
Aquisition Source | Montagu, Lady Sydney Charlotte; Keith-Falconer, 9th Countess of Kintore |