Cowrie Shell Pouch

This small bag is tightly woven from twisted bark fiber string decorated with yellow orchid fibers. One side of the bag continues for more than one meter beyond the mouth of the pouch, slowly tapering to a point. The bag is filled with cowrie shells (jeraken). To close, the long strap is wrapped several times around the pouch.
Title: Cowrie Shell Pouch
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: 1982
Geography: Indonesia, Papua, Dugam
Culture: Dani
Medium: Bark fiber, orchid fiber, cowrie shell
Technique: Knotless netting
Dimensions: 10 x 121 cm. (3.94 x 47.64 in.)
Classification: Accessories Carried
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur Hampton in memory of Dr. O. W. Hampton, 2020
Object ID: H70-WB003