Body ornaments - Papua New Guinea

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Description from the seller

Group of three ornaments from Papua-New Guinea:

1-Necklace made with wild boar fangs, seeds and natural fibers, from Papua New Guinea.
Size 56 x 15 x 2 cm

2-Necklace made with wild boar fangs and natural fibers, from Papua New Guinea.
Size 56 x 15 x 2 cm

3-Kina pendant made of shell and natural fibersfrom Papua New Guinea.
Size of the shell: 19 x 19 cm



Group of three ornaments from Papua-New Guinea:

1-Necklace made with wild boar fangs, seeds and natural fibers, from Papua New Guinea.
Size 56 x 15 x 2 cm

2-Necklace made with wild boar fangs and natural fibers, from Papua New Guinea.
Size 56 x 15 x 2 cm

3-Kina pendant made of shell and natural fibersfrom Papua New Guinea.
Size of the shell: 19 x 19 cm



Details

Number of objects
3
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
shell, seeds, natural fiber, fangs
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Body ornaments
Height
28 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
336
Objects sold
100%
Private

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