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Matampus (Ainu headband)

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FE003039; Matampus (Ainu headband); circa 1904; Unknown ; view 1

FE003039; Matampus (Ainu headband); circa 1904; Unknown ; view 2

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NameMatampus (Ainu headband)

ProductionUnknown; circa 1904; Japan

Classificationstraps, belts

Materialscloth, dye, indigo, cotton

Techniquesembroidering

DimensionsOverall: 150mm (width), 1780mm (length), 7mm (depth)

Registration NumberFE003039

Credit lineGift of Mr K.C. Bibby, 1956

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Category

Made of: cloth
dye
indigo
cotton
Type of: straps
belts
Refers to: Japanese
Technique used: embroidering
Influenced by: Ainu

Place

Made in: Japan

People & Organisations

Belonged to: Edward Bibby