Papua New Guinea

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Small collection of Papua New Guinea nose ornaments from the mid-20th century, in good condition, including a 16.5 cm shell ornament from Jac Hoogerbrugge with his collection number, a leg bone nose piece collected by Max Lapre, a Casuaris pen, several boar-tusk nose pieces, and a braided headband with very old shells.

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Small collection of nose ornaments. The shell ornament (16.5 cm) comes from the collection of Jac Hoogerbrugge and bears his collection number. This corresponds with his collection note. The bone nose fragment was collected by Max Lapre (the Dutch official who led a punitive expedition to various Asmat villages, during which Michael Rockefeller was probably killed).

Additionally, a Cassowary pen and various pig teeth that have served as nose jewelry. Also, a headband (?), beautifully braided and with very old shells.

Small collection of nose ornaments. The shell ornament (16.5 cm) comes from the collection of Jac Hoogerbrugge and bears his collection number. This corresponds with his collection note. The bone nose fragment was collected by Max Lapre (the Dutch official who led a punitive expedition to various Asmat villages, during which Michael Rockefeller was probably killed).

Additionally, a Cassowary pen and various pig teeth that have served as nose jewelry. Also, a headband (?), beautifully braided and with very old shells.

Details

No. of items
12
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Condition
Good condition
Height
16.5 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
0.6 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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