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Conch shell trumpet used by people of New Guinea as call to arms and for warding off spirits of sickness from village, Papua New Guinea.

Very old patina and traces of usage.

One of the best I ever seen!

Huge proportion, measures 37 cm in length.

1st half 20th century - Good 

Horn (1) - Fossilized shell - Conch Shell war trumpet - Papua New Guinea 

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Object

Tribal art and objects

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal jewellery and adornments

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Sculpture

Tribal weaponry and shields

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

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Decorative ornament

Tribal masks

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Tribal ceramics terracotta stone and glass

Cassapanca

Ring

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Wall mirror

Bust

Country of origin

Indonesia

U.S.

Thailand

Myanmar

Myanmar/Burma

Papua New Guinea

China

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Canada

Laos

Vietnam

Asia

Panama

Greenland

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Oceania

Material

Wood

Silver

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Leather

Teak

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Wood (Teak)

Wool

Stone

Gilt bronze

Shell

Steel

Ceramic

Metal

Lacquer

Damask

Ormolu

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Seal

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24kt gold

Calfskin

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Bamboo

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Gender

Unisex

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Condition

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Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

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Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Fine

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Period

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2010-2020

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1950-1960

1940-1950

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1800-1850

1850-1900

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Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)

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1980-1990

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1920-1930

1750-1800

2020+

Mid 19th century

Turquoise

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Certification

No laboratory report

Subject

South East Asia

Tribal art and culture

Architecture

Style

Antique

Folk Art

Vintage

Retro

Antique inspired

Mid-century modern

Signature

Not signed

Original

Hand signed

Binding

Hardback

Edition

1st Edition

Language

Dutch

Colour

Brown

Multicolour

Green

Grey

Black & white

1900-2000

1400-1900

After 2000

Size on item

57 (EU) / 17 (IT) / 8 (US)

60 (EU) / 20 (IT) / 9 (US)

Indigenous object name

Hanuman

Ramayana

Buddha

Tapa

Korwar

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