Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Man's string apron

Physical Description

Ochred vegetable fibre string; tightly bunched tassels arising from tightly wound ochred section, with loop for attaching to belt.

Primary Comments

Donated by Prof W.B. Spencer, 25 III, 1903. Coll. E.H. Giglioli Giglio catalogue #2309. Refers to 'pelo di Tricosurus' [Common Brushtailed Possum Fur].

Rights: Museo Etnografico Pigorini

Object Details

Date Made
Circa 19012
Region
Macarthur River
State
Northern Territory

Subjects

Language Groups
Places

Institution

Institution
Museo Etnografico Pigorini
Registration
2309g

Physical Properties

Dimensions
90
Length
145mm
Thickness
20mm
Width
90