Summary
The painted bark belts like this one were typically worn by men in Arnhem Land.
Physical Description
A circular band of bark with eyelets stitched with vegetable fibre string at either end. The outer surface is painted with vertical stripes using natural pigments.
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Belt
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Object Measurements
280 mm (Length), 245 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
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Acquisition Information
Long-term Loan from The University of Melbourne, 28 Mar 1973
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Acknowledgement
The Donald Thomson Collection. On loan to Museum Victoria from The University of Melbourne.