"Pectoral Kamano, Kina Highlands, Papua New Guinea"
Pectoral Kamano, KinaHighlands, Papua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Mother-of-pearl, bark, fiber, pigments
H. 33cm - L. 28cm
Large, slightly oblong bark, covered with red pigments. Crescent-shaped mother-of-pearl is applied to the front, scarified with black-tinted lines. Seventeen wooden sticks are placed horizontally on top.
Original red-tinted cotton tie to fasten around the neck.
The Kina ceremonial pectoral is also used as wedding and exchange money.
Ref. :3760
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