Ponde Village, Pangia District, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

An old Southern Highlands bark belt. Worn as an adornment at sing sing ceremonies to hold up the traditional woven string dress. The inner band is a single piece of shaped tree bark with the decorative outer surface having beautiful patterns of woven bark fibre. Constructed entirely from bush materials, and showing signs of extensive use. In excellent condition. Circa early to mid 20th Century.

Diameter: 30 cm or 12 inches.
Price: Sold