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Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species, from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies
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Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Shell

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

H 7.5 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

H 8 in W 9.25 in D 0.625 in
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea

H 9.45 in W 24.81 in D 7.88 in
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

H 1 in Dm 7.5 in
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as
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Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
combat, they are appealing and captivating. Abelam culture, Papua New Guinea Fiber, boar tusks
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure, hand carved from a single piece of wood
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure
Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure

Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure

H 36 in W 9 in D 10 in
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal object from Papua New Guinea, handcut from around 1960, made out of Shell and
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Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Beautiful and unique ceremonial mask from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea made of wood
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1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Hardwood, Feathers

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Biwat People Ancestral Mask Papua New Guinea, Circa 1980
Located in Rochester, NY
Biwat people mask from the Yuat river region middle Sepik river Papua New Guinea in nicely aged
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Natural Fiber

Biwat People Ancestral Mask Papua New Guinea, Circa 1980
Biwat People Ancestral Mask Papua New Guinea, Circa 1980

Biwat People Ancestral Mask Papua New Guinea, Circa 1980

H 22 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Mendi Ceremonial Headdress, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
ratan structure covered with bird feathers. Polished Kina and Nassa clam shells are used as ornaments
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Antiquities

Materials

Textile, Organic Material

Mendi Ceremonial Headdress, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Mendi Ceremonial Headdress, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Mendi Ceremonial Headdress, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency piece
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

H 15.5 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency. Areas
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea
Located in Stamford, CT
A Papua New Guinea hand carved ebony lime spatula covered with continuous swirl designs etched on
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea

H 26 in W 3 in D 3 in
Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Papua wood sculpture of a Korwar Papua New Guinea, Cendrawasih Bay, Wandammen
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina
Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina

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H 9.45 in Dm 7.09 in
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

H 8 in Dm 22 in
Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Black Feathers and Shells
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Headdresses adorned with colorful feathers are delicately placed below shells characteristic of the Pacific
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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Black Feathers and Shells
Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Black Feathers and Shells

Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Black Feathers and Shells

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
them Maori, Sinhalese, Chinese, Tartars, Papuans American Indigenous, Inuit, Persians, Europeans and
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Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'

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H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Dusty Rose Feathers and Shells
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
adorned with colorful feathers are delicately placed below shells characteristic of the Pacific Ocean - in
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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Dusty Rose Feathers and Shells
Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Dusty Rose Feathers and Shells

Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Dusty Rose Feathers and Shells

Iatmul People Group "Mei" Mask
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and powerfully carved Ceremonial Mask from New Guinea. In mineral paints with Cowrie Shell
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

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Wood, Paint

Iatmul People Group "Mei" Mask
Iatmul People Group "Mei" Mask

Iatmul People Group "Mei" Mask

H 37 in W 9 in D 5 in
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with pieces of bamboo. Yua
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Natural Specimens

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Bone

Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century

Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 24, XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2017, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
XXXIII 24, Tufi Papua, New Guinea 2017 The Korafe community lives close to the town of Tufi in the
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 24, XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2017, Printed After

Jimmy Nelson
Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 24, XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2017, Printed After, 2017

H 29.13 in W 24.41 in
Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 6, XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2017, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
XXXIII 6, Tufi Waterfall, Papua, New Guinea 2017 The Korafe community lives close to the town of
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 6, XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2017, Printed After

Jimmy Nelson
Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 6, XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2017, Printed After, 2017

H 24.41 in W 43.31 in
Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 31 // XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
XXXIII 31, Korafe, Amuioan, Tufi, Oro Province, Papua, New Guinea 2017 The Korafe community lives
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 31 // XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2018, Printed After

Jimmy Nelson
Jimmy Nelson - XXXIII 31 // XXXIII PNG Coastal, Photography 2018, Printed After, 2018

H 29.13 in W 24.41 in
Antique Print of Jewellery, Belts and other Items from Birara, New Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Islands, New Ireland. Illustrated are a feather ornament, a ring, a bracelet, headdresses, a shell
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Jewellery, Belts and other Items from Birara, New Ireland
Antique Print of Jewellery, Belts and other Items from Birara, New Ireland

Antique Print of Jewellery, Belts and other Items from Birara, New Ireland

H 14.81 in W 11.15 in D 0.01 in

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H 9.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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Sepik River Altar Piece
Located in New York, NY
Classic and important Sepik River carved wood Altar piece, painted and inlaid with shell and
Category

Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures

Sepik River Altar Piece
Sepik River Altar Piece

Sepik River Altar Piece

H 71 in W 12 in D 12 in
Morning Glory, Unique Free-Standing Barnacle Sculpture by Shellman Scandinavia
By Shellman Scandinavia
Located in Helsingborg, SE
is a potent, free-standing sculpture with small clusters of Papua New Guinea barnacles carefully put
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Morning Glory, Unique Free-Standing Barnacle Sculpture by Shellman Scandinavia
Morning Glory, Unique Free-Standing Barnacle Sculpture by Shellman Scandinavia

Morning Glory, Unique Free-Standing Barnacle Sculpture by Shellman Scandinavia

H 53.15 in W 33.47 in D 11.42 in
Black Mother of Pearl, Architectural style, Iridescent , S.Steel by S. Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
particular Pendant /Necklace is cut from a large shell with beautiful iridescence ,grown on a Sustainable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Black Mother of Pearl, Architectural style, Iridescent , S.Steel by S. Gottwald
Black Mother of Pearl, Architectural style, Iridescent , S.Steel by S. Gottwald

Black Mother of Pearl, Architectural style, Iridescent , S.Steel by S. Gottwald

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H 0.5 in W 6 in D 0.5 in L 48 in
Papua Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua Bracelet
Papua Bracelet

Papua Bracelet

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Papua II Earrings
Located in London, GB
Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze and the ear pin made of silver to avoid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua II Earrings
Papua II Earrings

Papua II Earrings

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Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze. Papua New Guinea, an island in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

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Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze. Papua New Guinea, an island in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

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Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze. Papua New Guinea, an island in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

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Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze. Papua New Guinea, an island in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

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Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze. Papua New Guinea, an island in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

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Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct gold-plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Bronze, 24k Gold, Gold Plate

Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct gold-plated bronze
Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct gold-plated bronze

Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct gold-plated bronze

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Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

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Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

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Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct silver-plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct silver-plated bronze
Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct silver-plated bronze

Papua Bracelet is handcrafted from 24ct silver-plated bronze

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Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver
Located in London, GB
tongues. Papua New Guinea jewelry were originally made of those found in nature such as shells, teeth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver
Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver

Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver

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Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling gold
Located in London, GB
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling gold. Papua New Guinea, an island in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling gold
Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling gold

Papua Ring is handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling gold

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Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver
Located in London, GB
tongues. Papua New Guinea jewelry were originally made of those found in nature such as shells, teeth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Bronze, 24k Gold, Gold Plate

Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver
Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver

Papua Hoop Bracelet handcrafted from 24ct gold plated sterling silver

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Papua Earrings II 24ct gold plated bronze and the ear pin made of silver
Located in London, GB
Papua Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze and the ear pin made of silver to avoid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Bronze, 24k Gold, Gold Plate

Papua Earrings II 24ct gold plated bronze and the ear pin made of silver
Papua Earrings II 24ct gold plated bronze and the ear pin made of silver

Papua Earrings II 24ct gold plated bronze and the ear pin made of silver

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Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

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Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze
Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct gold plated bronze

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Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is the world's most diverse country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze
Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

Full Circle Earrings are handcrafted from 24ct silver plated bronze

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Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Shell Fofona or Siripaya Pectoral from Papua New Guinea. Eastern Highlands
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

H 17 in W 12 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea

H 10.75 in W 10.75 in D 0.5 in
Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Hand made large mounted cowrie shell necklace woven onto a cotton back from Papua New Guinea.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Cotton, Shell, Wood

Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 28.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick, early 20th century bailer shell pectoral from the Mendi people of Papua
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

H 11 in W 8 in D 4 in
Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A impressive mask, it was mine for the last twenty five years, It look scary, but actually it is to protect you again evil spirit, it is from the middle sepik river, from the Tamba...
Category

1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Shell

Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village
Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village

Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village

H 32 in W 10 in D 7 in
Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in Wilton, CT
Carved and painted Talisman mask, Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. Collected in the mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea
Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea

Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea

H 8.5 in W 5 in D 1.65 in
Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
region in Papua New Guinea, made by PNG Iatmul people and associated groups. The anthropomorphic piece
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea
Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea

Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea

H 17.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single Yua Wenga shell currency from Papua New Guinea. Yua (Money) Wenga (Clam Rings) are clamshell
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand

Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand

H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in
Bride's Kina Shell Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
The shell necklace is from the highlands of Papua New Guinea. It is called Kina Shell- a gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects

Bride's Kina Shell Necklace
Bride's Kina Shell Necklace

Bride's Kina Shell Necklace

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of ceremonial shields on stands, made from Melo melo shells.
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitives

Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c
Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c

Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c

H 15.25 in W 9 in D 5.6 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Calendar from Papua. Over 60 antique shells to count the days. Topped off with a hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar

H 26 in W 4 in D 4 in
Oceanic Hand-Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, hand-carved and polychrome painted wooden animalier statue depicting a
Category

Mid-20th Century International Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Hand-Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Oceanic Hand-Carved Wood Bird Sculpture

Oceanic Hand-Carved Wood Bird Sculpture

H 26 in W 7 in D 3 in
Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Handmade large mounted cowrie shell necklace woven onto a cotton back from Papua New Guinea
Category

2010s Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea highlands bailor shell breast plate from the mid-20th century on custom stand
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate
Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate

Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate

H 16 in W 8 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A late 19th-early 20th century pectorial shield made from a giant shell. Still remaining some of
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea

H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Cowrie shell and seed belt from Papua New Guinea. Triangular in shape, double sided and mounted on
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea
Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea

Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea

H 27 in W 20 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes Early 20th century large shell trumpet from Papua New Guinea
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua
Located in Point Richmond, CA
), Papuan leader and politician. Given by Jouwe to the museum around 1950. Woven fiber, shell, Job’s tears
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua
Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua

Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua

H 21 in W 22 in D 1 in
Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A rare early 20th century cowrie shell necklace made with unusually large and brilliant white
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Wicker

Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

H 10.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of Papua New Guinea. This pearl shell pectoral was worn during ceremonial events by men and women
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea

H 9 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Headdress from Papua New Guinea Made from Cowrie Shells and Red Seeds, Mounted
Located in New York, NY
Headdress from Papua New Guinea made from cowrie shells and red seeds applied to traditional
Category

2010s Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beads, Natural Fiber, Shell

Headdress from Papua New Guinea Made from Cowrie Shells and Red Seeds, Mounted
Headdress from Papua New Guinea Made from Cowrie Shells and Red Seeds, Mounted

Headdress from Papua New Guinea Made from Cowrie Shells and Red Seeds, Mounted

H 30 in W 9 in D 9 in
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Yua Shell Ring Currency Group
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber, Shell

20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6

20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6

H 4.25 in Dm 3.75 in
Single Yua Wenga from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with pieces of bamboo. Yua
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Single Yua Wenga from Papua New Guinea
Single Yua Wenga from Papua New Guinea

Single Yua Wenga from Papua New Guinea

H 12 in W 9.5 in D 4 in
Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea men's only "haus tambaran" or sacred spirit meeting house free standing totemic
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem
Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem

Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem

H 70 in W 20 in D 13 in
Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A carved Sepik River figure from Papua New Guinea, with natural earth pigments cowrie shell
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea

Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea

H 68.9 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with pieces of bamboo. Yua
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century
New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century

New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century

H 14.25 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven basketry figural pectoral chest ornament with from Papua New Guinea. Woven yam mask style
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks
Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks

Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks

H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea
By Oceanic Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
white paints, shells and fiber. Blackwater River region, from the Iatmul tribe. Purchased in 1982 at
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea

Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea

H 49 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
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Papua Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal papua shell for your home. Frequently made of shell, wood and natural fiber, every papua shell was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a papua shell, we have 44 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer papua shell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A papua shell, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Papua Shell?

Prices for a papua shell start at $310 and top out at $14,408 with the average selling for $1,850.

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