Lot Essay
Such ornaments, which are worn around the neck, are used as currency and exchaged for pigs at Moka ceremonies
THE PACIFIC
A NEW GUINEA SHELL ORNAMENT, the drop-shaped resin panel with inset pearl shell crescent at the centre below a panel of bamboo strips, reddish ochre pigment applied to the surface, woven cloth suspension cord, Mount Hagen
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A NEW GUINEA SHELL ORNAMENT, the drop-shaped resin panel with inset pearl shell crescent at the centre below a panel of bamboo strips, reddish ochre pigment applied to the surface, woven cloth suspension cord, Mount Hagen
42.5cm. long
42.5cm. long