Item X 9289 Ornament, arm. Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. c.1900

Summary

Armbands like this one were worn by both Aboriginal men and women, and its structure is very complex. Knowledge of the technique used to make it may survive with only a very small number of artisans.

Physical Description

A circular armband painted with natural pigments. It is coated in red ochre and has a linear pattern painted in white pigment.