Stunning Highlands Bailer Shell Pectoral Ornament. – bf645

Category: Adornments

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




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