Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley

Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley
Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley
Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley
Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley

Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley
This wonderful Bailer Shell Necklace/Headdress from the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Shells in general were highly valued as traditional wealth by the people in the interior of New Guinea where they had to travel through trading from the coast where they were collected to hundreds of kilometers through some of the most rugged terrain on the planet. These cut Bailer Shells were used as an ornament during traditional ceremonies, but they were also used as a traditional currency and often used as bridal dowries paid by a young mans family. The Bailer shell is a treasured possession. This Shell headdress would be a wonderful addition to your collection or home.

COMES ON STAND Late 20th Century Shows age, and Natural Wear. 10.5 Inches Tall 12 3/4 Inches Tall on Stand 7 Inches Wide 14 Inches Long Necklace AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA E34. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in this country: US.

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  • Color: White
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Material: Shell Fiber
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Papua New Guinea Bailer Shell Necklace Waghi Valley