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A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'
$2,084.07
£1,544.41
€1,740
CA$2,845.15
A$3,165.11
CHF 1,659.19
MX$38,676.88
NOK 21,127.72
SEK 19,888.83
DKK 13,248.21
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Iatmul, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
This ceremonial headdress is traditionally worn by a young bride as she enters her new husband’s home for the first time. Adorned with shells—especially cowries, once traded as currency—the headdress is both a symbol of beauty and an essential part of the dowry in wedding rituals. The shells signify the family’s wealth and clan affiliation, showcasing their heritage. In certain ceremonies, men may also wear this headdress, taking on the guise of a bride to represent an ancestor, symbolizing continuity and connection with the past.
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- Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
- Dimensions:Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458242099062
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