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A male ceremonial armband made with bat-teeth

$2,622.82
£1,965.97
€2,220
CA$3,603.32
A$4,022.76
CHF 2,107.87
MX$49,242.56
NOK 26,769.93
SEK 25,240.65
DKK 16,899.45
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About the Item

Papua New Guinea, late 19th/early 20th century Male ceremonial 'armband' made of bat teeth drilled and tied in a double row to a woven band of palm fibre.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.05 in (5.2 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    late 19th/early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458242095252

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