Item X 37664 mitjpurrkula | Ornament, head. Milingimbi, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. c.1930

Summary

This is worn by a Dhuwa woman after her husband has died and wears it for a certain period of time indicating that she is in mourning.

Local Name

mitjpurrkula

Physical Description

A headband made of multiple strands of vegetable fibre string. A feathered string is attached to the back of the band.