Summary
Plaited hoods such as this one were usually worn by women for ornament and during mourning. But they are also worn by male initiates after ceremonial scarification.
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Ioli
Physical Description
A plaited hood. The pattern is defined by rows of knots with paint applied inbetween on the outside surface.
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Head covering
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Object Measurements
510 mm (Length), 350 mm (Width), 60 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] Craig, Barry, et al. War Trophies or Curios? The War Museum Collection in Museum Victoria 1915-1920.
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