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Early to mid-20th Century Karaut Pectoral, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
$1,400
£1,062.29
€1,214.63
CA$1,955.42
A$2,174.16
CHF 1,135.23
MX$26,464.84
NOK 14,485
SEK 13,571.76
DKK 9,065.02
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Karaut pectoral, Southern Abelam people, Papua New Guinea
Fiber, boar's tusks, nassa and cowrie shells, pigment
15 by 5.25 inches (38 by 13.3 cm)
This finely woven karaut boar’s tusk pectoral is from the Southern Abelam of Papua New Guinea. The base is for photography purposes and is not included.
Ex private collection, SF Bay area, CA
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early to mid-20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZK#26121stDibs: LU1778245418032
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