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EA/99/49 - 
sago beater

sago beater

Objectcode
EA/99/49
Description (brief)
The head of a sago beater made of stone. The stone is conically shaped and the contact plane is worn out hollow. The stone was probably originally placed in a wooden grip.
Origin(s)
[Mimika-area]
Dimensions (L x Ø)
10,0 x 2,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » stone
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Mimika Region
Object category
OVM Category » hunting, fishing, gathering food » gathering food
EA/99/48 - 
arm ornament

arm ornament

Objectcode
EA/99/48
Description (brief)
Bracelet consisting of five separate bands carved from five Trochus shells . The bands are probably ground and polished. In several places a mother-of-pearl shine can be seen. The bracelet was worn and collected in the Baliem, it is uncertain whether they were also made there.
Dimensions (Ø)
10,0 cm
Production technique
grinding, polishing

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » shell » trochus shell
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » shell » triton shell
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » arm, wrist and finger jewelry
EA/99/47 - 
crucifix

crucifix

Objectcode
EA/99/47
Description (brief)
Pendant in the shape of a cross carved from wood. Along the cross a stylized birdlike figure is carved out. The figure is surrounded by a profiled edge.
Origin(s)
South coast
Dimensions (L x W)
5,0 x 3,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South Coast
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » neck, chest and back jewelry
EA/99/46 - 
crucifix

crucifix

Objectcode
EA/99/46
Description (brief)
Pendant in the shape of a cross carved from wood. Along the cross a birdlike figure is carved in relief. While the body of the bird is shown from the front, the head is depicted in profile. The figure is surrounded by a profiled edge.
Origin(s)
South coast
Dimensions (L x W)
5,0 x 3,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South Coast
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » neck, chest and back jewelry
EA/99/45 - 
crucifix

crucifix

Objectcode
EA/99/45
Description (brief)
Pendant in the shape of a cross carved from wood. Along the cross a birdlike figure is carved in relief. While the body of the bird is shown from the front, the head is depicted in profile. At the top of the cross a ring is carved out.
Origin(s)
South coast
Dimensions (L x W)
10,0 x 5,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South Coast
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » neck, chest and back jewelry
EA/99/43 - 
neck ornament

neck ornament

Objectcode
EA/99/43
Description (brief)
Neck ornament knotted from tree bark fibre. Along the chord cowry shells are attached. The chord is attached to the wrist using a loop and knot. According to the donor similar ornaments are worn by men on daily basis.
Origin(s)
Baliem
Dimensions (Ø)
17,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » animal » shell » cowrie shell
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Jewelry » neck, chest and back jewelry
EA/99/42 - 
skirt

skirt

Objectcode
EA/99/42
Description (brief)
Skirt, made of tree bark fibre. Along the cord worn about the hips several short strings in three different colours are attached. The skirt is made to be worn by an unmarried girl or woman.
Origin(s)
Baliem
Dimensions (L x Ø)
35,0 x 50,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Central Highlands » Centrale Highlands » Baliem Valley
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » clothing » clothing from the hip
EA/99/41 - 
carrying net

carrying net

Objectcode
EA/99/41
Description (brief)
Carrying net with strap, made to be worn on the back. Strap and net are plaited in varying patterns. Some horizontal bands of red and black dyed fibres are plaited in.
Origin(s)
Baliem
Dimensions (L x W)
55,0 x 45,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Central Highlands » Centrale Highlands » Baliem Valley
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Clothing accessories
EA/99/40 - 
carrying net

carrying net

Objectcode
EA/99/40
Description (brief)
Wide carrying net with strap, made to be worn on the back.
Origin(s)
Baliem
Dimensions (L x W)
96,0 x 30,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Central Highlands » Centrale Highlands » Baliem Valley
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Clothing accessories
EA/99/39 - 
string bag 
EA/99/39 - 
string bag
EA/99/39 - 
string bag 
EA/99/39 - 
string bag
EA/99/39 - 
string bag 
EA/99/39 - 
string bag
EA/99/39 - 
string bag 
EA/99/39 - 
string bag
EA/99/39 - 
string bag 
EA/99/39 - 
string bag
EA/99/39 - 
string bag 
EA/99/39 - 
string bag

string bag

Objectcode
EA/99/39
Description (brief)
Netbag with carrying band. Carrying band and net are made in different loopworks. Decorated with colored bands, done by wrapping orchid bark around the fibres. Some fibres are wrapped with modern yarns and plastic.
Dimensions (L x W)
62,0 x 30,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » bark » bark fibre » bark fibre cord
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Central Highlands » Centrale Highlands » Baliem Valley
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem
Object category
OVM Category » clothing and personal adornment » Clothing accessories