Armband Item Number: Ie430 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small flat armband with a bark base and woven on the outside with thin brown and yellow bamboo strips with a checkered and zigzag design around the band. The inner side has vertical stripes of thin brown bamboo. One side has red dye from the middle to the edge between the bamboo elements.
History Of Use
Armbands or 'pas pas' are a traditional form of ornamentation for both men and women. Some types cannot be worn by women after marriage. The quality and variety of ornaments are related to the status and wealth of the wearer. These armbands are made by Biami men. Missionaries promoted their production to provide revenue for local groups.
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
- Name
- Armband
- Identification Number
- Ie430
- Type of Item
- arm band
- Material
- bamboo grass and bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 3.9 cm, diameter 8.3 cm
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
- 0786/0002