| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0051 | |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Purse | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Bone: cassowary; Paint | |
| Description | Long bone of cassowary bird that has been split longitudinally, leaving the proximal end intact; Broken edges have been ground smooth and the proximal end of the bone has been painted red; Small pocket formed by interior of bone near proximal end is used by men as a purse for carrying money or other valuables, and then entire bone purse is inserted into one’s belt or loincloth. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.6, Depth = 3.6, Length = 29.5 |