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Object #     2006-29/50
Object name     Headband
Culture of Origin     Marshall Islands
Materials     Pandanus, Kimej, Dye, Shell
Techniques     Coiled, Fringed, Dyed
Dimensions     Diam: 6.5 in, L: 8 in, W: 5.2 in
Exhibit Label    

Headbands may be worn by either men or women when they are dancing, or as necklaces. They are given to people to show respect and were also very popular with U.S. Navy visitors in the 1940s.
Source     Ms. Joan K. Edberg
Location     Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Credit     Donald M. & Kathleen L. Harshbarger Collection


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