Chest ornament ·  Papua New Guinea, North Coast, Aitape Region, Wawapu · ID: 3051393

Description

rattan, boar tusts, nassa snails, fiber material,

This compact breast ornament was surely part of a festive costume for men, but was even worn in military action. It had an amulet-like effect, but could as well provide defense against the enemies arrows.

The object Chest ornament with the object ID 3051393 was part of the auction Auction 103 on November 16, 2024. The object with the lot number 55 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,000 with an asking price of EUR 400.

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Comparing literature

Heermann, Ingrid & Ulrich Menter, Schmuck der Südsee, München 1990, p. 60, ill. 6