Kuanbandu Village, Wosera District, Papua New Guinea.

A fine Wosera bone dagger. Carved from a section of cassowary femur bone, in the style of a birds head. Decorated with incised abstract motif. Worn as an adornment during ceremonies. Deep honey patina from extensive handling. Mounted on a steel display stand. Circa early to mid 20th Century. Length: 19 cm or 7.5 inches
Price: SOLD

Ulupu Village, Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea

A large Abelam woven headdress. Attached to yams at harvest ceremonies, or worn attached to the head and worn as an adornment at cing sing ceremonies. Woven cane, in wonderful openwork form with muted natural pigment decoration. In excellent condition.

Dimensions: 50 x 48cm or 19.5 x 18.75 inches.
Price: $650.00 AUD

Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.

A beautiful Highlands pectoral ornament. A large carved bailer shell suspended on a natural fibre cord. Incised motif runs along the upper rim, with encrustations of buai and pig fat on the reverse. In excellent condition. Circa early 20th Century. Presented on a custom made display stand

Dimensions (not including stand): 27 x 23 cm or 10.5 x 9 inches.
Price: SOLD