PAPUA NEW GUINEA SHELL NECKLACE

Ca. 20th century AD > A Papua New Guinea necklace formed from numerous small shell elements arranged in a broad band. Fibre cords secure the ends and provide the fastening. Shell ornaments in Papua New Guinea connect bodily display with exchange and relationships between communities. > > Size: 155mm x 150mm; Weight: 105g > Provenance: Private London Collection; Ex. Private UK Collection. > >

Estimate:£220

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