An impressive and culturally significant traditional men's necklace from the Asmat people of southwestern New Guinea. This remarkable ornament incorporates the beak of a hornbill, combined with a carefully arranged decoration of natural jungle seeds. The combination of these materials gives the necklace a powerful appearance and reflects the close relationship between the Asmat people and the natural world surrounding them. Among the Asmat, personal ornaments were much more than decorative accessories. Certain necklaces and other prestigious adornments served as visible expressions of masculine identity, social standing and personal prestige. Such objects could be worn by respected men during important ceremonies, communal gatherings, dances and other occasions when social position and individual achievement were publicly displayed. The hornbill is an impressive bird of the tropical forests of New Guinea, immediately recognizable by its large and distinctive beak. The incorporation of such a striking natural element into a man's ornament creates a particularly expressive object. Together with the carefully selected jungle seeds, it demonstrates the Asmat tradition of transforming materials obtained from the surrounding environment into meaningful and visually powerful ceremonial adornments. This necklace is especially attractive because of its authentic materials, traditional construction and strong sculptural character. It represents a fascinating example of the personal ornaments associated with male prestige in traditional Asmat society. The combination of the hornbill beak and natural seeds gives the piece a distinctive appearance, making it an interesting addition to a collection of Oceanic tribal art. Will be packed with care We send worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.