Summary
This multistrand necklace is made from cut lengths of grass stems threaded on lengths of vegetable fibre string. This style of necklace is rarely made today. It was taken to Milingimbi in July 2015.
Local Name
nanarr
Physical Description
A multistrand necklace made of grass stems strung on vegetable fibre string.
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Object/Medium
Ornament, neck
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Object Measurements
260 mm (Length), 160 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands