Dani Tree Bark Fibre Skirt (Yokal) mendi Robert Farris Thompson & Joseph

Robert Farris Thompson & Joseph Cornet

this effigy likely held deep cultural and spiritual significance

Poppy amulets were commonly made from carnelian

often shaping coarse faces and cylindrical bodies with clay pellets for features such as hats

complete with a slightly raised ring foot

Dani Tree Bark Fibre Skirt (Yokal) mendi Robert Farris Thompson & JosephDani People, Mid 20th Century, Bailem Valley, Irian Jaya, Papua, Indonesia A beautiful and finely made yokala traditional Dani womens skirt crafted from delicately spun and hand knotted tree bark fibre. The strands are tightly woven into a narrow band, from which dense cords fall in soft, rhythmic lines, enriched with a reddish brown natural pigment. Worn wrapped around the hips and secured by tying, such skirts were an essential garment for married