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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.

Prachtige oude Asmat armband bestaande uit twee aan elkaar gebonden varkensslagtanden. Dergelijke tanden gingen vaan van generatie op generatie over. Verzameld eind jaren '50 door Jac Hoogerbrugge. Voorzien van zijn collectienummer en terug te vinden in zijn collectieaantekeningen. Daarbij 3 oude tanden. Twee ervan mogelijk gebruikt als neusornament. De derde, grootste, heeft waarschijnlijk deel uitgemaakt van een hals- of borstsieraad. Prachtig patina.

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Asmat - Papua New Guinea

Mid 20th century - Bone - Good condition

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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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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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