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 | Christie's

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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

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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

拍品專文

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