Rare pectoral ornament ·  Papua New Guinea, North Coast, Aitape Region, Wawapu · ID: 3043928

Description

rattan, boar tusks, nassa snails, resin, Abrus precatorius (paternoster pea), plant fibure,
This rare pectoral ornament was worn both as a personal adornment and in combat to protect the warrior from arrows.

The object Rare pectoral ornament with the object ID 3043928 was part of the auction 89th Tribal Art Auction on July 7, 2018. The object with the lot number 17 achieved a sales price of EUR 500 with an asking price of EUR 450.

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Comparing literature

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