Headdress Item Number: 3274/24 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Fibre garland headdress of pandanus leaf. The strands of fibre are woven together by grass(?) at the band, then loose ends extend out creating a fringe. The garland is composed of two layers of fibre - one dyed a pinkish red, and the other natural. The grass band extends out forming ties at either end of the garland.

Narrative

A type of garland worn on head, occasionally around neck. The more common garland is made of flowers.