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Woman's Dance Belt

mid-20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Woman's Dance Belt
  • Date: mid-20th century
  • Geography: Indonesia, West Papua, Ewer village, Pek River
  • Culture: Asmat people
  • Medium: Fiber, seeds
  • Dimensions: H. 52 x W. 5 x D. 42 in. (132.1 x 12.7 x 106.7 cm)
  • Classification: Basketry-Costumes
  • Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection; Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mrs. Mary C. Rockefeller, 1965
  • Object Number: 1978.412.1307
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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