Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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Asmat bone bracelet from Papua New Guinea dating to the mid‑20th century, measuring 10.5 cm high, 10 cm deep and 1.5 cm wide, in good condition and originally authentic, consisting of two bound boar tusks with three additional old teeth.

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Beautiful old Asmat bracelet made of two boar tusks bound together. Such teeth were handed down from generation to generation. Collected in the late 1950s by Jac Hoogerbrugge. Equipped with his collection number and can be found in his collection notes. Also three old teeth. Two of them possibly used as a nose ornament. The third, largest, has probably been part of a neck or chest adornment. Beautiful patina.

Beautiful old Asmat bracelet made of two boar tusks bound together. Such teeth were handed down from generation to generation. Collected in the late 1950s by Jac Hoogerbrugge. Equipped with his collection number and can be found in his collection notes. Also three old teeth. Two of them possibly used as a nose ornament. The third, largest, has probably been part of a neck or chest adornment. Beautiful patina.

Details

Number of objects
4
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bone
Condition
Good condition
Height
10.5 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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