Headdress

P3280

From: Marquesas Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Peue Ei
Object Number P3280
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Marquesas Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Porpoise Teeth | Glass | Plant Fiber
Description

Band of sinnet with loops of red and blue beads and clusters of porpoise teeth. Worn by women.

Length 50 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Isobel Strong through Anderson Auction Company, 1914

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