Wedding Hairstyle "ambusaq" Papoua New Guinea Oceania Primitive Art
Old "ambusaq" bridal hairstyle worn for wedding ceremonies.
It is both a currency and an adornment. This is the most important ornament worn by the future bride.
The bottom of the headdress ends with a crocodile representing the sign of the family totem.
In vegetable fibers and cowries, traces of usual paints
Early 20th
Papua New Guinea, middle Sepik
(Missing a small woven part on the left side)
It is both a currency and an adornment. This is the most important ornament worn by the future bride.
The bottom of the headdress ends with a crocodile representing the sign of the family totem.
In vegetable fibers and cowries, traces of usual paints
Early 20th
Papua New Guinea, middle Sepik
(Missing a small woven part on the left side)
2 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'état d'usage
Material: Other
Length: 79 cm
Width: 24 cm
Reference (ID): 693727
Availability: In stock
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