Woman’s Long Grass Skirt
This skirt is made of multiple strands of flattened reeds (kem grass), each about 60 cm long, tied to a waist cord. It was acquired by Dr. O. W. Hampton on the Kim-Sali trail to Wolo.
Title: Woman’s Long Grass Skirt
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: June 15, 1991
Geography: Indonesia, Papua
Culture: Dani
Medium: Reed, bark fiber
Technique: Tying, knotting
Dimensions: 96 x 60 cm. (37.79 x 23.62 in.)
Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur Hampton in memory of Dr. O. W. Hampton, 2020
Object ID: H31-DAS003