A New Guinea golden pearl shell pectoral ornament
A New Guinea golden pearl shell pectoral ornament

MOUNT HAGEN AREA

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A New Guinea golden pearl shell pectoral ornament
Mount Hagen area
The drop-shaped panel with inset golden pearl shell crescent below panel of bamboo strips, reddish pigment applied to the surface, woven cloth suspension cord
39.5cm. long

拍品專文

Such ornaments, which are worn about the neck, are used as currency and exchanged for pigs at Moka ceremonies