Item X 18212 Ornament, neck. Port Essington, Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. c.1900

Summary

This pendant is identified by the name "leda" and was worn by young boys when first taking part in initiation ceremonies.

Physical Description

A multistrand ornament made of lengths of vegetable fibre string overwound in three sections also with string. These sections are painted with natural pigments. A pendant of wound and painted string is attached through a loop formed at the base of the necklace.