Papua Rain Cover
Rain cover
West Papua, Doberai Peninsula
Pandanus leaves, cotton
Length: 97 cm, width: 34 cm ( not folded)
Length: 50 cm, width: 18 cm ( folded)
Collected c: 1950
Ec collection A.M.
Traditional rain cover from West Papua, Doberai Peninsula. The cover is made from pandanus leaves, stitched together with natural plant fibers. It is decorated with black, orange and red hand-stitched cotton. The entire rain hood is decorated with geometric patterns.
In addition to protection against rain, this cover was also used as a sleeping mat and for carrying a baby.
Collected in c. 1950.
€ 300
