Hat
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Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
Oro (Northern Province)
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Description
Widow's cap made of coix seed and plant fibre. As well, small pieces of red cotton can be found hanging off each strand of seeds.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander hat
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Unknown
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Measurements
H227 x W210 mm
Media/Materials description
Coix seed, plant fibre, red cotton
History and use
Among the many devices and emblems worn to show their grief or respect for their deceased husbands, the women of Collingwood Bay wear the close-fitting widow’s caps woven with coix-shells, commonly known as “Job’s tears”. They also don the coix-shell net work bodice or skirt as signs of mourning.
Registration number
E6993
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