Abelam Necklace. Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea flag

Abelam Necklace. Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea
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Object description :

"Abelam Necklace. Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea"
This long necklace, meticulously made of shell beads, dog's andwarthog'steeths, is characteristic of the artistic production of the Abelam tribe. (Maprik area, Papua New Guinea). Requiring long hours of work for its realization, it also had a use of currency at weddings.
Good condition. Some missing teeth tips.
Price: 220 €
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Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Length: 236 cm

Reference: 924062
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Sanson Elodie
Ethnographie, Photographies anciennes
Abelam Necklace. Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea
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