Loincloth

Item number Ie437 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

A bark cloth backed beaded panel. The beads are grey and polished and woven with plant fibre string in rows. There is a cross-pattern of black electrical wire pieces. The edges are dyed red, and the top is alternately dyed red, then has grey beads and yellow dye in vertical rows.

History Of Use

Worn by Homifia males in initiation rituals. The loincloth is held on by a string belt.

Cultural Context

clothing; ceremonial; initiation

Item History

What

Name
Loincloth
Identification Number
Ie437
Type of Item
loincloth
Material
plane wood, dye, paper mulberry bark, root and bamboo grass
Manufacturing Technique
dried, dyed, tied, rolled, polished and pounded
Overall
height 47.8 cm, width 21.4 cm, depth 2.7 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Papua New Guinea

Who

Culture
New Guinea
Previous Owner
Paul Luoma
Received from
Paul Luoma (Donor)

When

Collection Date
during 1974
Ownership Date
before January 4, 1982
Acquisition Date
on January 4, 1982

Other

Item Classes
textiles; beadwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0786/0009
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