Headdress

About this object

Narrative

A type of garland worn on head, occasionally around neck. The more common garland is made of flowers.

Physical description

Fibre garland headdress of pandanus leaf. The strands of fibre are woven together by grass(?) at the band, then loose ends extend out creating a fringe. The garland is composed of two layers of fibre - one dyed a pinkish red, and the other natural. The grass band extends out forming ties at either end of the garland.