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Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

$690
£521.66
€608.98
CA$981.84
A$995.90
CHF 568.68
MX$12,060.63
NOK 6,694.81
SEK 6,672.59
DKK 4,552.18

About the Item

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knotted around a semi-circular bamboo frame. A money cowrie shell forms the clasp. Mounted on a black metal stand. Dimensions: 14 inches wide, 15 inches high (on stand).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 21st Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. No losses or wear.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 INDO 73871stDibs: LU825047377242

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