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Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
$2,072.65
£1,548.08
€1,750
CA$2,843.76
A$3,177.43
CHF 1,662.15
MX$38,965.42
NOK 21,239.07
SEK 20,140.26
DKK 13,322.41
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About the Item
Exceptional Tribal object from Papua New Guinea,
handcut from around 1960,
made out of Shell and decorated with Shell and Coconut and woven Textiles,
this object is special because it is made of a double Shell composition,
used as an exchange object and used in ceremonies,
also used as a decorative breast ornament
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Schellebelle, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1956338894312
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