Title
Percy Grainger photographed modelling a grass skirt and beadwork, and self-made neck collar, 1909. Photographed by his mother, Rose Grainger.
Description
Sepia toned black and white photograph.
10.7 x 8.3 cm
This photograph captures Percy Grainger wearing a grass skirt and jewellery in the form of armbands and necklaces, and holding a pole. The grass skirt and armbands were created by artists in Oceania, and acquired by Percy Grainger in Australia. Grainger created the neck collar while on tour in Australia.