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sireu (marriage exchange apron)
sireu (marriage exchange apron)
sireu (marriage exchange apron)
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

sireu (marriage exchange apron)

NameMarriage Apron
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateEarly 20th Century
Place madeIrian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
Place madeAmbai island, Papua province, New Guinea (Indonesia), Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumGlass beads, feathers, claw (coconut fiber), cotton
DimensionsOverall: 31 7/8 x 22 1/16 in. (81 x 56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy Besser, IFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2002.49.13
Collections
Description5 sided piece--geometric design of beads--black, yellow, red, blue and white. Lower 2 sides forming a point trimmed with glass beads and feathers. Cloth attached to lower point.
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