"Asmat Skull - Papua New Guinea"
Asmat Skull - Papua New GuineaImpressive Asmat ancestor skull. The Asmats kept the skulls of their ancestors. Decorated then exhibited during ceremonies.
This skull (or Ndalnbirkus) is decorated with a headdress of shells and feathers. A large shell serves as a nasal ornament (Bipane). Its eyes are also decorated with seeds and glass beads.
REGION: Papua New Guinea
MATERIAL: Bones, feathers, seeds, shells.
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSION: 15cm x 12cm x 23cm
(Base)
Inventory number: AS071
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