Item X 37665 mitjpurrkula | Ornament, head. Milingimbi, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. c.1930

Summary

This is worn on the head by a Dhuwa woman after the death of her husband. The widow wears it for a certain period indicating she is in mourning.

Local Name

mitjpurrkula

Physical Description

A headband made of multiple strands of vegetable fibre string. Two feathered string tassels are attached to the band.