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Object number

IPSMG:R.1928.235
Institution name

Ipswich Collections
Object name

cap
Description

Widow's cap or mourning head-dress (kopi) made of clay and vegetable fibre. Solid mass with a depression on underside which is the impression of a head. Worn by widows of Chiefs on the death of their husbands. From Old Collection and brought from Australia by Dr J.E. Taylor. Intentionally no image.
Production place

Australia, South
Production period

19th Century, 20th Century
Material

clay, vegetable fibre

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