Loin Band Item Number: C272 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, woven grass band made of two panels woven together done the middle. The design consists of a tightly woven central section with an open-woven lozenge pattern and fringe on the ends.
History Of Use
Man's loin band
Item History
- Made in New Britain, Papua New Guinea before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Western Melanesia
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Britain, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2191/0668