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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameHead ornament
301 292 554
Object NumberABDUA:5013
Other Numberx (F20+6?)
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionLoop 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.
DimensionsL: 470 mm
Materialsveg fibre, string, worsted, feathers, gum
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Place KeyMelanesia, Australia South Australia, Northern Territory
Field CollectorKeith-Falconer, Algernon Hawkins Thomas: 10th Earl of Kintore and Montagu, Sydney Charlotte: Countess Of Kintore
Publication NoteUniversity of Aberdeen, Museum Report 1922-23;
Aquisition SourceMontagu, Lady Sydney Charlotte; Keith-Falconer, 9th Countess of Kintore
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