Armband Item Number: Ie429 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A wide flat armband with a bark base and tied with white fibre on one side. Woven with thin brown and yellow thin strips of bamboo with diamond-shaped, checkered, and zigzag designs around the band. The inner part has only vertical strips of thin brown bamboo.
History Of Use
Armbands or 'pas pas' are a traditional form of ornamentation for both men and women. Though some types cannot be worn by women after they are married. These armbands were made by Biami men. Their production was promoted by missionaries as they provided a source of revenue for local groups. The quality and variety are related to the status and wealth of the wearer.
Cultural Context
ornamentation
Item History
- Made in Mogulu, Papua New Guinea
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Paul Luoma before January 4, 1982
- Received from Paul Luoma (Donor) on January 4, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Paul Luoma
- Received from
- Paul Luoma (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mogulu, Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before January 4, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on January 4, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0786/0001