E1022 : Aboriginal Painted Wooden Belt

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1022

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Clothing ➞ Accessory

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood
colorant ➔ paint
clay

Dimensions:

82.8 cm L
28 cm W
30 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Purchased by Donor while in Australia ca. 1974, donated to Luther College 2004.

Production Date:

According to donor notes, the item was made ca. 1950-1970 in Australia.

Use/Function:

According to donor notes, "the dots and stripes design are stylized water lilies." Object is listed as Ceremonial Belt.

Acquisition Date:

September 18 2004

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