Plastron ·  Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, Côte Nord, Région Aitape, 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.

Littérature comparée

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