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Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

$550
£419.46
€483.33
CA$785.66
A$863.74
CHF 446.48
MX$10,335.26
NOK 5,636.75
SEK 5,284.61
DKK 3,609.75

About the Item

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knotted around a semi-circular bamboo frame. The necklace rests freely on a bespoke metal stand, which allows the piece to be detached from the stand and displayed in any position. Dimensions: 15" W x 21" (on stand)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 21st Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 INDO 73851stDibs: LU825047120702

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