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Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

$4,655.56
£3,506.56
€3,950
CA$6,420.22
A$7,212.83
CHF 3,768.71
MX$88,035.91
NOK 47,851.64
SEK 45,042.24
DKK 30,065.90

About the Item

A remarkable Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea, made of small shells mounted on fabric, very decorative item, used for ceremonies, good patina and shine of the object, nice object to combine with other tribal objects mounted on a metal stand
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Shell,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Schellebelle, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1956343570552

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