Upper arm ring

Upper arm ring

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

Unknown

© Weltkulturen Museum, Frankfurt am Main

sahaulu

Donated to the museum by "O. Lotichius" (presumably Otto Lotichius) in 1913. Until 02/2025, O. Lotichius was not mentioned and the receipt of the object was recorded as purchase in the database. However, the inventory book clearly indicated a donation by O. Lotichius.

Seram (West, Ruma Olat)

1911

2,3 cm (max. 9 cm in diameter)

Coconut

Weltkulturen Museum, Frankfurt am Main

20639