Summary
This armband was made for a child. This type was made directly onto the upper arm and was relatively tight fitting to enable it to stay in place.
Local Name
ngaimbak
Physical Description
A circular interlaced armband made of vine.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Ornament, arm
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Maker
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Locality
Caledon Bay, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Object Measurements
50 mm (Length), 45 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
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Place Made
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Indigenous Region
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References
[Book] 1992. Women's work: Aboriginal women's artefacts in the Museum of Victoria.
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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.