belt
human history
bark belt, waist ornament of bark. engraved anthropomorphic design. Made by the Vailala and Orokolo tribes and sold to the Toaripians. worn only by men who have completed their initiation ceremonies. the wearer is entitled to partake in all feasts and dances.
Last Update: 16 Feb 2018
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kova (Papua New Guinean)
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- New Guinea (PRE 1975)
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15490 (ethnology)
U214 (Edge-Partington)
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