Wall decoration (2) - Indonesia - decorative ornament

STORY
Set of tribal necklaces made with nassa shells. TOLAÏ tribe, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The necklaces contain hundreds of small Nassa shells. The remarkable thing is that almost all have the same size, giving them a primitive yet very elegant design.
These necklaces usually come from the tribes of Papua New Guinea (such as the highland peoples or those of the Sepik River area).
Status Symbol: Historically, cowrie shells were used as true currency. Owning a necklace so densely decorated indicated wealth, power, and social prestige.
Rituality: They were worn during important ceremonies, weddings, or rites of passage.
Cowrie Shells: They are carefully selected by size and hand-sewn one by one. In this case, the shells display a beautiful patinated brownish tone, suggesting exposure to smoke (common in traditional tribal homes).
Support in Fiber: The base is made of interwoven plant fiber (often jute or hemp) that forms a rigid circular structure.
The object is mounted on a minimalist matte black metal base, typical of art galleries, to allow display as a tabletop or shelf sculpture.

Today these objects are highly valued as ethnic art pieces: The contrast between the regularity of the shells and the roughness of the woven fiber creates a strong visual impact.
They represent protection and fertility in many primitive cultures.

Approximate dimensions including support
Height 41 cm
Width 30 cm
Weight: 1600 g

> It is provided with professional metal displays.
> The indicated weight includes the support and packaging material.

SHIPPING
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