Armband

Item number Ie429 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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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.