Pubic apron

Museum number:
11-38628
Permalink:
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Accession number:
Acc.2219
Description:
Pubic apron ("kem") of Heleocharis dulcis trin (Cyperaceae); Worn by all females in layers of 6-12 during the day, about 2 at night.
Donor:
Klaus Koch and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Angkruk village, Central Jalemo, West Papua Province, Indonesia
Culture or time period:
Indonesian cultures
Taxon:
Heleocharis dulcis
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
2.1 Daily Garb
Accession date:
1967
Department:
Oceania
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Pubic apron, accession number 11-38628, described as Pubic apron ("kem") of Heleocharis dulcis trin (Cyperaceae); Worn by all females in layers of 6-12 during the day, about 2 at night.

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