Dance Belt

1973.13.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Dance Belt   (1973.13.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Clothing Accessories
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date European Contact, 1925–1973
Culture Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 47.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 33.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 273 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Raffia, Animal--Shell, Glass
Manufacturing Processes Weaving, Drilling, Stringing
Munsell Color Information Moderate Brown (7.5YR 3/4 ) -ns Strong Greenish Blue ( 5B 5/8) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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