Papua New Guinea Belt Nassa Cowrie Shell Red Blue Abelam Tribe Currency Belt

This is a wonderful Vintage Red and Blue Dyed Bush Twine Nassa and Cowrie Shell Belt from the Abelam People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. This belt is worn only by men of status in a village.

The belt consists of woven twine with small Nassa Shells and Cowries Shells and the re and blue colors comes from using natural plant dyes. Shells were currency in Papua New Guinea. This belt was significant and important to the man who created it and wore it.

This belt would be a fabulous addiction to your collection. NASSA AND COWRIE SHELL DYED RED AND BLUE WOVEN BELT FROM THE ABELAM PEOPLE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA COMES ON STAND 10" tall on stand 7" tall belt 20 1/2 long This belt shows some age, but is in good condition.

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