Ceremonial woman's rain hood
Huon Gulf area, Papua New Guinea
Fiber, pigments
Early 20th century
68.5" (173.6 cm) high by 16" (40.6 cm) wide

A rare rain hood that would have been folded in the middle and stitched together on one side that would be at thewoman's back, the other side open in the front. This piece is just pinned on the backing and can be easily removed to ship rolled, or it can be more securely stitched if the backing is desired.

#6165

SOLD