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The ship textiles of South Sumatra: functions and design system
Accession Number: 1978
Dani Tree-Bark Fibre and Cowrie Shell Currency Band (Jetak) miniaturevases Though slightly pittedDani people, early to mid 20th century, Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia Striking and finely hand knitted jetak (also known as jerak), composed of tree bark fibre with a continuous row of cowrie shells (93 total) meticulously sewn along one side. Traces of cuscus fur tufts remain adhered along the surface, and portions of the fibre band show black plant based pigment. Dani jetak bands were often further embellished with Jobs tears seeds