Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status

Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status
Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status
Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status
Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status

Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status
This is a wonderful Vintage Red and Blue Natural Dyed Bush Twine, Nassa and Cowrie Shell Head Ornament from the Abelam People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. This is worn only by men of status in a village. The Headdress consists of woven twine with small Nassa Shells and Cowries Shells sewn onto the fiber with red and blue natural plant dyes. Shells were currency in Papua New Guinea. This was significant and important to the man who created it and wore it. This belt would be a fabulous addition to your collection or home. COMES ON STAND Early-20th Century Shows age, some shells missing and loose, discoloration, but overall in good condition. 10 Inches Wide 9 1/4 Inches Tall on Stand 6 Inches Tall AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. WE CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES FOR ALL ARTIFACTS THAT WE SELL, AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION TOWARD THEIR AUTHENTICITY. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. The item "Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status" is in sale since Friday, February 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania".

The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in Overland Park, Kansas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Material: Fiber Shell
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Papua New Guinea Dance Head Ornament Nassa Shell Fiber Abelam Currency Status