Upper arm ring made of coconut, possibly worn for dancing, bark bast bands (see e.g. item 20608b) and festive decorations (see e.g. item 20618) were tucked and secured under the ring. For a similar one, see item 20640
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Upper arm ring made of coconut, possibly worn for dancing. Bark bast bands (see e.g. item 20608b) and festive decorations (see e.g. item 20618) were tucked and secured under the ring. For a similar one see item 20639
Slim upper arm ring made from the inner hard shell of a coconut, worn by women. According to the original catalogue attributed to the "Wemale"
Braided upper arm ring made of brown, yellow, and red fibers. According to the original catalogue attributed to the "Wemale"
Upper arm ring made from a dark brown rattan spiral and lined with a leaf. According to the original catalogue attributed to the "Wemale"
Headband made of woven leaf strips in yellow and black colors
Headband made of woven leaf strips in light and black colors
Headband ("wasikeulu", "wasike" = to nod; "ulu" = head) made of woven leaf strips in red and light colors, worn over open hair or headscarf. Originally, eight headbands with different patterns and designs existed, but only four have been preserved until today due to war losses. For the other headbands see items 20677, 20680, 20681
Headband ("wasikeulu", "wasike" = to nod; "ulu" = head) made of woven leaf strips in red and light colors, worn over open hair or headscarf. Originally, eight headbands with different patterns and designs existed, but only four have been preserved until today due to war losses. For the other headbands see items 20675, 20680, 20681