Papua New Guinea Tree Bark Belt

This is a wonderful Wide Vintage Bark Belt from the Papua New Guinea Peoples of the Papuan Gulf where Bark Belts are part of the men's traditional dress. Their is no pattern on this belt, only a woven fiber belt/tie to secure it. Shaped when still green, or by heating the bark, the strip is long enough to go round the waist two or three times.

Once secured, it often supports a netted apron. Resembling a rigid corset, it is nonetheless said to be easy to wear because of its light weight. COMES ON A STAND This Bark belt shows age, some discoloration, but in good condition. Museum Quality 9 1/4 Inches Tall 13 1/4 Inches Tall on Stand 10 Inches Deep 5 Inches Wide AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Color: Brown
Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
Material: Wood
Original/Reproduction: Original